Medicaid Provider Spending

$1.09 trillion in Medicaid claims data, 2018–2024 · 617K+ providers

LIFEHME, INC.

NPI: 1649228909 · COLUMBIA, SC 29210 · Long Term Care Pharmacy · NPI assigned 05/05/2006

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Entity Proliferation

Authorized official RUSSALESI, WENDY controls 20+ related entities in our dataset. Read more

$45.59M
Total Medicaid Paid
460,092
Total Claims
353,680
Beneficiaries
123
Codes Billed
2018-01
First Month
2024-12
Last Month

Provider Details

Authorized OfficialRUSSALESI, WENDY (CCO)
NPI Enumeration Date05/05/2006

Related Entities

Other providers sharing the same authorized official: RUSSALESI, WENDY

ProviderCityStateTotal Paid
MED STAR SURGICAL & BREATHING EQUIPMENT INC. BRONX NY $138.92M
ADAPTHEALTH PATIENT CARE SOLUTIONS LLC BEAVER PA $93.56M
OCEAN HOME HEALTH SUPPLY, LLC LAKEWOOD NJ $28.09M
ROCKY MOUNTAIN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, INC. LAKEWOOD CO $26.94M
PAL-MED, LLC COLUMBIA SC $26.18M
FLETCHER'S MEDICAL SUPPLIES, INC. JACKSONVILLE FL $17.46M
ROBERTS HOME MEDICAL LLC GERMANTOWN MD $17.42M
COMMUNITY SURGICAL SUPPLY OF TOMS RIVER LLC TOMS RIVER NJ $16.94M
FIRST CHOICE HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, LLC NEW CASTLE DE $16.92M
CAPE MEDICAL SUPPLY LLC SANDWICH MA $15.74M
ROCKY MOUNTAIN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LLC COLORADO SPRINGS CO $15.44M
ROBERTS HOME MEDICAL LLC NORTH CHESTERFIELD VA $13.12M
TRICOUNTY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY, LLC PHILADELPHIA PA $13.09M
HEALTH COMPLEX MEDICAL LLC WATERBURY CT $13.03M
KEENE MEDICAL PRODUCTS, LLC ENFIELD NH $10.37M
RESPIRATORY HOME CARE OF BRISTOL, LLC CHATTANOOGA TN $10.11M
WECARE MEDICAL, LLC ASHLAND KY $9.90M
AIRWAY OXYGEN INC WYOMING MI $8.28M
AMERICAN ANCILLARIES, INC. LAS VEGAS NV $8.00M
VERUS HEALTHCARE, LLC BRENTWOOD TN $7.55M

Monthly Spending Trend

Yearly Breakdown

YearClaimsTotal Paid
2018 69,783 $7.60M
2019 72,732 $7.97M
2020 79,756 $8.62M
2021 82,962 $9.15M
2022 75,525 $6.60M
2023 45,585 $3.12M
2024 33,749 $2.53M

Billing Codes

CodeDescriptionClaimsBeneficiariesTotal Paid
B4035 Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape 24,410 21,636 $6.71M
B4161 Enteral formula, for pediatrics, hydrolyzed/amino acids and peptide chain proteins, includes fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit 9,310 7,831 $4.78M
E0465 Home ventilator, any type, used with invasive interface, (e.g., tracheostomy tube) 4,823 3,901 $4.09M
B9998 Noc for enteral supplies 18,573 11,053 $2.24M
B4149 Enteral formula, manufactured blenderized natural foods with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit 5,647 4,783 $2.22M
E0466 Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) 2,390 2,185 $2.13M
B4153 Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, hydrolyzed proteins (amino acids and peptide chain), includes fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit 2,472 2,034 $1.54M
E1390 Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate 16,972 15,401 $1.41M
B4087 Gastrostomy/jejunostomy tube, standard, any material, any type, each 47,136 23,725 $1.32M
B4152 Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit 6,256 5,265 $1.23M
E0482 Cough stimulating device, alternating positive and negative airway pressure 3,566 3,138 $1.22M
S8189 Tracheostomy supply, not otherwise classified 7,840 4,488 $1.18M
B4160 Enteral formula, for pediatrics, nutritionally complete calorically dense (equal to or greater than 0.7 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit 6,678 5,731 $1.06M
A9999 Miscellaneous dme supply or accessory, not otherwise specified 8,287 3,380 $1.00M
A4605 Tracheal suction catheter, closed system, each 2,053 1,787 $829K
A4628 Oral and/or oropharyngeal suction catheter, each 7,263 6,033 $772K
A4624 Tracheal suction catheter, any type other than closed system, each 4,955 4,137 $758K
B9002 Enteral nutrition infusion pump, any type 8,151 7,137 $734K
B4034 Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape 6,514 5,837 $722K
A7000 Canister, disposable, used with suction pump, each 9,565 8,396 $658K
B4150 Enteral formula, nutritionally complete with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit 3,525 2,898 $640K
B4154 Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, for special metabolic needs, excludes inherited disease of metabolism, includes altered composition of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and/or minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit 2,109 1,699 $630K
E0445 Oximeter device for measuring blood oxygen levels non-invasively 3,330 2,712 $601K
A4629 Tracheostomy care kit for established tracheostomy 5,209 4,502 $455K
E0260 Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress 5,862 4,942 $373K
A4554 Disposable underpads, all sizes 6,726 4,688 $356K
A7526 Tracheostomy tube collar/holder, each 7,221 6,085 $338K
A4322 Irrigation syringe, bulb or piston, each 18,907 16,345 $259K
A7008 Large volume nebulizer, disposable, prefilled, used with aerosol compressor 1,297 1,110 $240K
A4623 Tracheostomy, inner cannula 2,664 2,233 $218K
A4351 Intermittent urinary catheter; straight tip, with or without coating (teflon, silicone, or silicone elastomer, etc.), each 1,058 984 $208K
A4606 Oxygen probe for use with oximeter device, replacement 5,554 2,489 $201K
A6402 Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing 12,411 10,072 $192K
E0431 Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing 8,433 7,809 $183K
E0619 Apnea monitor, with recording feature 914 866 $183K
T5999 Supply, not otherwise specified 12,596 6,992 $168K
E0600 Respiratory suction pump, home model, portable or stationary, electric 2,920 2,447 $156K
K0001 Standard wheelchair 5,692 4,912 $149K
A4409 Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible or accordion), extended wear, without built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each 1,801 1,595 $148K
T2028 Specialized supply, not otherwise specified, waiver 1,422 1,030 $141K
A4927 Gloves, non-sterile, per 100 16,748 10,125 $135K
B4155 Enteral formula, nutritionally incomplete/modular nutrients, includes specific nutrients, carbohydrates (e.g., glucose polymers), proteins/amino acids (e.g., glutamine, arginine), fat (e.g., medium chain triglycerides) or combination, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit 3,510 2,904 $132K
A4385 Ostomy skin barrier, solid 4 x 4 or equivalent, extended wear, without built-in convexity, each 1,672 1,469 $131K
X1915 1,498 1,328 $124K
A7520 Tracheostomy/laryngectomy tube, non-cuffed, polyvinylchloride (pvc), silicone or equal, each 3,458 2,873 $116K
E0277 Powered pressure-reducing air mattress 337 262 $114K
E0630 Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) 2,117 1,813 $109K
A4217 Sterile water/saline, 500 ml 7,484 5,419 $103K
E0601 Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device 1,964 1,865 $99K
E0570 Nebulizer, with compressor 4,903 4,256 $97K
E0565 Compressor, air power source for equipment which is not self-contained or cylinder driven 2,021 1,620 $91K
E0143 Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height 3,653 3,061 $87K
A7507 Filter holder and integrated filter without adhesive, for use in a tracheostoma heat and moisture exchange system, each 1,580 1,169 $84K
T4526 Adult sized disposable incontinence product, protective underwear/pull-on, medium size, each 1,674 1,133 $82K
K0738 Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing 3,394 3,153 $81K
A4425 Ostomy pouch, drainable; for use on barrier with non-locking flange, with filter (2 piece system), each 1,427 1,246 $77K
B4088 Gastrostomy/jejunostomy tube, low-profile, any material, any type, each 2,713 2,255 $68K
T4523 Adult sized disposable incontinence product, brief/diaper, large, each 1,081 743 $66K
K0003 Lightweight wheelchair 1,375 1,104 $63K
A4216 Sterile water, saline and/or dextrose, diluent/flush, 10 ml 4,689 3,560 $59K
A4213 Syringe, sterile, 20 cc or greater, each 6,280 5,457 $57K
A7030 Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each 873 710 $56K
A7002 Tubing, used with suction pump, each 11,704 10,185 $56K
E0776 Iv pole 5,142 4,469 $52K
B4104 Additive for enteral formula (e.g., fiber) 485 367 $49K
A4406 Ostomy skin barrier, pectin-based, paste, per ounce 2,482 2,220 $49K
A4604 Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device 1,636 1,411 $45K
A5063 Ostomy pouch, drainable; for use on barrier with flange (2 piece system), each 1,077 975 $44K
A4414 Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible or accordion), without built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each 510 473 $41K
T4528 Adult sized disposable incontinence product, protective underwear/pull-on, extra large size, each 550 365 $40K
A4618 Breathing circuits 2,200 1,801 $38K
B4103 Enteral formula, for pediatrics, used to replace fluids and electrolytes (e.g., clear liquids), 500 ml = 1 unit 242 192 $35K
T4522 Adult sized disposable incontinence product, brief/diaper, medium, each 537 397 $34K
A4394 Ostomy deodorant, with or without lubricant, for use in ostomy pouch, per fluid ounce 2,355 2,101 $33K
A7034 Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap 620 545 $33K
A7031 Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each 1,183 1,021 $33K
K0195 Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) 3,281 2,538 $32K
A4452 Tape, waterproof, per 18 square inches 1,979 1,487 $31K
X1939 516 514 $31K
B4036 Enteral feeding supply kit; gravity fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape 226 213 $30K
T4527 Adult sized disposable incontinence product, protective underwear/pull-on, large size, each 539 338 $27K
A5120 Skin barrier, wipes or swabs, each 3,508 2,860 $27K
A7010 Corrugated tubing, disposable, used with large volume nebulizer, 100 feet 1,070 961 $26K
A5061 Ostomy pouch, drainable; with barrier attached, (1 piece), each 316 279 $23K
E0303 Hospital bed, heavy duty, extra wide, with weight capacity greater than 350 pounds, but less than or equal to 600 pounds, with any type side rails, with mattress 155 131 $22K
A7005 Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, non-disposable 1,328 1,187 $22K
L8501 Tracheostomy speaking valve 272 248 $21K
A7003 Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable 4,329 3,666 $21K
A7035 Headgear used with positive airway pressure device 1,073 943 $19K
K0007 Extra heavy duty wheelchair 149 127 $18K
E1392 Portable oxygen concentrator, rental 1,598 1,296 $17K
A4357 Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each 965 821 $16K
E0163 Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms 458 380 $15K
E1399 Durable medical equipment, miscellaneous 118 51 $15K
A7525 Tracheostomy mask, each 3,060 2,421 $15K
B4158 Enteral formula, for pediatrics, nutritionally complete with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber and/or iron, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit 138 119 $14K
A7046 Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each 1,371 1,172 $12K
A7038 Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device 3,090 2,652 $11K
A7012 Water collection device, used with large volume nebulizer 1,382 1,149 $9K
A4371 Ostomy skin barrier, powder, per oz 2,121 1,922 $8K
A4332 Lubricant, individual sterile packet, each 816 726 $8K
E0562 Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device 56 51 $8K
A4358 Urinary drainage bag, leg or abdomen, vinyl, with or without tube, with straps, each 624 542 $7K
A7015 Aerosol mask, used with dme nebulizer 3,203 2,700 $6K
E0149 Walker, heavy duty, wheeled, rigid or folding, any type 408 389 $6K
A7032 Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each 218 194 $6K
A4456 Adhesive remover, wipes, any type, each 601 536 $5K
T4535 Disposable liner/shield/guard/pad/undergarment, for incontinence, each 141 112 $4K
A7013 Filter, disposable, used with aerosol compressor or ultrasonic generator 2,248 1,811 $2K
A4344 Indwelling catheter, foley type, two-way, all silicone or polyurethane, each 18 12 $2K
E0185 Gel or gel-like pressure pad for mattress, standard mattress length and width 163 105 $2K
A7521 Tracheostomy/laryngectomy tube, cuffed, polyvinylchloride (pvc), silicone or equal, each 52 28 $1K
A4367 Ostomy belt, each 230 220 $1K
A4388 Ostomy pouch, drainable, with extended wear barrier attached, (1 piece), each 12 12 $787.59
A4450 Tape, non-waterproof, per 18 square inches 143 101 $551.32
A7033 Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair 30 27 $411.83
E0621 Sling or seat, patient lift, canvas or nylon 84 64 $247.79
A7037 Tubing used with positive airway pressure device 16 13 $225.64
E0165 Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with detachable arms 12 12 $215.88
E0156 Seat attachment, walker 78 54 $120.86
E0971 Manual wheelchair accessory, anti-tipping device, each 17 12 $117.71
A6216 Gauze, non-impregnated, non-sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing 14 12 $88.85
A4244 Alcohol or peroxide, per pint 180 137 $55.64