Supplier
First Choice Home Medical Equipment, LLC
First Choice Home Medical Equipment, LLC was paid $16.92M by Medicaid between Jan 2018 and Dec 2024, across 115 billing codes. Its largest line is E1390, Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate — 11% of everything it billed.
33Billing provider infoFIRST CHOICE HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, LLC
NEW CASTLE, DE 19726
NEW CASTLE, DE 19726
33aNPI1750331484assigned 05/11/2006
33bProvider typeProsthetic/Orthotic Supplier
28Total paid$16.92M
24GClaims541,433
24DCodes billed115
24AFirst – last monthJan 2018 – Dec 2024
Auditor's notes
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Box 24A · Dates of service
Paid by month
Paid that monthNov–Dec 2024: claims still arriving when the file was cut, so these months run low for every provider
By year, as a table
| Year | Claims | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 76,471 | $158K | |
| 2019 | 81,753 | $1.03M | |
| 2020 | 79,910 | $3.66M | |
| 2021 | 69,779 | $3.13M | |
| 2022 | 72,988 | $2.95M | |
| 2023 | 83,285 | $3.11M | |
| 2024incomplete | 77,247 | $2.89M |
Box 24 · Service lines
What it billed for
| Code | Service | Share | Claims | Bene. records | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1390 | Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate | 11% | 37,456 | 32,078 | $1.81M |
| E0603 | Breast pump, electric (ac and/or dc), any type | 6.8% | 3,171 | 3,100 | $1.15M |
| E0601 | Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device | 6.5% | 29,146 | 26,396 | $1.10M |
| B4035 | Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape | 4.8% | 5,740 | 5,106 | $805K |
| A7032 | Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each | 4.5% | 16,987 | 15,862 | $755K |
| A7030 | Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each | 4.4% | 11,998 | 10,412 | $743K |
| E0260 | Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress | 3.8% | 25,986 | 20,352 | $645K |
| A4604 | Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device | 3.7% | 22,827 | 20,293 | $624K |
| A7034 | Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap | 3.6% | 13,040 | 11,651 | $606K |
| E0466 | Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) | 3.5% | 1,589 | 1,374 | $595K |
| E0570 | Nebulizer, with compressor | 3.2% | 25,233 | 22,493 | $539K |
| A7031 | Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each | 3.0% | 18,848 | 16,922 | $510K |
103 more codes
| E0562 | Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device | 2.6% | 4,248 | $433K |
| K0001 | Standard wheelchair | 2.3% | 25,432 | $396K |
| E0465 | Home ventilator, any type, used with invasive interface, (e.g., tracheostomy tube) | 1.9% | 1,226 | $327K |
| A7033 | Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair | 1.9% | 9,885 | $315K |
| E0431 | Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing | 1.5% | 26,498 | $247K |
| E0470 | Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) | 1.4% | 4,694 | $232K |
| E0277 | Powered pressure-reducing air mattress | 1.3% | 1,719 | $222K |
| E0143 | Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height | 1.3% | 7,372 | $215K |
| 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 | 1.3% | 2,647 | $213K |
| A7035 | Headgear used with positive airway pressure device | 1.2% | 15,623 | $210K |
| 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 | 1.2% | 2,471 | $209K |
| T4522 | Adult sized disposable incontinence product, brief/diaper, medium, each | 1.1% | 4,637 | $191K |
| T4527 | Adult sized disposable incontinence product, protective underwear/pull-on, large size, each | 1.1% | 3,080 | $180K |
| A4624 | Tracheal suction catheter, any type other than closed system, each | 1.1% | 2,366 | $178K |
| A7038 | Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device | <1% | 53,099 | $169K |
| E0630 | Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) | <1% | 6,910 | $168K |
| E2611 | General use wheelchair back cushion, width less than 22 inches, any height, including any type mounting hardware | <1% | 1,976 | $168K |
| B9998 | Noc for enteral supplies | <1% | 5,529 | $140K |
| K0007 | Extra heavy duty wheelchair | <1% | 2,444 | $139K |
| 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 | <1% | 595 | $135K |
| E0185 | Gel or gel-like pressure pad for mattress, standard mattress length and width | <1% | 1,668 | $131K |
| K0006 | Heavy duty wheelchair | <1% | 2,980 | $109K |
| A7046 | Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each | <1% | 10,739 | $102K |
| T4528 | Adult sized disposable incontinence product, protective underwear/pull-on, extra large size, each | <1% | 1,551 | $100K |
| K0003 | Lightweight wheelchair | <1% | 5,771 | $99K |
| E0163 | Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms | <1% | 3,454 | $91K |
| A4623 | Tracheostomy, inner cannula | <1% | 1,602 | $90K |
| A7526 | Tracheostomy tube collar/holder, each | <1% | 2,375 | $89K |
| A4520 | Incontinence garment, any type, (e.g., brief, diaper), each | <1% | 1,567 | $80K |
| 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 | <1% | 778 | $78K |
| K0195 | Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) | <1% | 14,589 | $78K |
| E0265 | Hospital bed, total electric (head, foot and height adjustments), with any type side rails, with mattress | <1% | 1,654 | $77K |
| B4034 | Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape | <1% | 1,618 | $76K |
| E0973 | Wheelchair accessory, adjustable height, detachable armrest, complete assembly, each | <1% | 2,008 | $76K |
| T4524 | Adult sized disposable incontinence product, brief/diaper, extra large, each | <1% | 2,332 | $76K |
| T4541 | Incontinence product, disposable underpad, large, each | <1% | 3,532 | $68K |
| 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 | <1% | 1,176 | $66K |
| T4523 | Adult sized disposable incontinence product, brief/diaper, large, each | <1% | 1,078 | $64K |
| E0445 | Oximeter device for measuring blood oxygen levels non-invasively | <1% | 2,283 | $64K |
| E0971 | Manual wheelchair accessory, anti-tipping device, each | <1% | 3,131 | $54K |
| B9002 | Enteral nutrition infusion pump, any type | <1% | 1,720 | $52K |
| E1392 | Portable oxygen concentrator, rental | <1% | 5,397 | $51K |
| E0600 | Respiratory suction pump, home model, portable or stationary, electric | <1% | 2,814 | $48K |
| A4629 | Tracheostomy care kit for established tracheostomy | <1% | 1,217 | $45K |
| E2601 | General use wheelchair seat cushion, width less than 22 inches, any depth | <1% | 3,010 | $44K |
| E0247 | Transfer bench for tub or toilet with or without commode opening | <1% | 967 | $44K |
| E0240 | Bath/shower chair, with or without wheels, any size | <1% | 2,330 | $42K |
| K0004 | High strength, lightweight wheelchair | <1% | 1,403 | $41K |
| A7039 | Filter, non disposable, used with positive airway pressure device | <1% | 7,960 | $39K |
| A7005 | Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, non-disposable | <1% | 3,873 | $37K |
| A4554 | Disposable underpads, all sizes | <1% | 2,604 | $34K |
| A7037 | Tubing used with positive airway pressure device | <1% | 2,614 | $30K |
| A4927 | Gloves, non-sterile, per 100 | <1% | 4,052 | $26K |
| A7507 | Filter holder and integrated filter without adhesive, for use in a tracheostoma heat and moisture exchange system, each | <1% | 1,188 | $26K |
| E0165 | Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with detachable arms | <1% | 2,098 | $21K |
| T4533 | Youth sized disposable incontinence product, brief/diaper, each | <1% | 375 | $20K |
| A4217 | Sterile water/saline, 500 ml | <1% | 1,250 | $19K |
| A4628 | Oral and/or oropharyngeal suction catheter, each | <1% | 1,848 | $18K |
| E2201 | Manual wheelchair accessory, nonstandard seat frame, width greater than or equal to 20 inches and less than 24 inches | <1% | 153 | $16K |
| A7000 | Canister, disposable, used with suction pump, each | <1% | 3,084 | $16K |
| E1226 | Wheelchair accessory, manual fully reclining back, (recline greater than 80 degrees), each | <1% | 1,070 | $16K |
| A7520 | Tracheostomy/laryngectomy tube, non-cuffed, polyvinylchloride (pvc), silicone or equal, each | <1% | 1,004 | $16K |
| E0961 | Manual wheelchair accessory, wheel lock brake extension (handle), each | <1% | 1,509 | $15K |
| T4535 | Disposable liner/shield/guard/pad/undergarment, for incontinence, each | <1% | 1,085 | $13K |
| E0156 | Seat attachment, walker | <1% | 1,968 | $13K |
| E0261 | Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, without mattress | <1% | 532 | $12K |
| E1038 | Transport chair, adult size, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds | <1% | 1,910 | $10K |
| B4088 | Gastrostomy/jejunostomy tube, low-profile, any material, any type, each | <1% | 1,014 | $10K |
| A7036 | Chinstrap used with positive airway pressure device | <1% | 1,196 | $10K |
| A4627 | Spacer, bag or reservoir, with or without mask, for use with metered dose inhaler | <1% | 989 | $9K |
| E0565 | Compressor, air power source for equipment which is not self-contained or cylinder driven | <1% | 545 | $9K |
| E0149 | Walker, heavy duty, wheeled, rigid or folding, any type | <1% | 488 | $9K |
| E0471 | Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, with back-up rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) | <1% | 115 | $8K |
| E0776 | Iv pole | <1% | 1,935 | $8K |
| A7002 | Tubing, used with suction pump, each | <1% | 3,111 | $8K |
| A4606 | Oxygen probe for use with oximeter device, replacement | <1% | 460 | $7K |
| E0951 | Heel loop/holder, any type, with or without ankle strap, each | <1% | 984 | $7K |
| E0181 | Powered pressure reducing mattress overlay/pad, alternating, with pump, includes heavy duty | <1% | 1,167 | $6K |
| E0244 | Raised toilet seat | <1% | 241 | $5K |
| T4521 | Adult sized disposable incontinence product, brief/diaper, small, each | <1% | 56 | $5K |
| E0271 | Mattress, innerspring | <1% | 373 | $4K |
| 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 | <1% | 559 | $2K |
| A7015 | Aerosol mask, used with dme nebulizer | <1% | 2,326 | $2K |
| E0978 | Wheelchair accessory, positioning belt/safety belt/pelvic strap, each | <1% | 162 | $2K |
| A7010 | Corrugated tubing, disposable, used with large volume nebulizer, 100 feet | <1% | 108 | $2K |
| A4322 | Irrigation syringe, bulb or piston, each | <1% | 64 | $1K |
| A6402 | Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing | <1% | 497 | $1K |
| A7013 | Filter, disposable, used with aerosol compressor or ultrasonic generator | <1% | 4,167 | $1K |
| E0910 | Trapeze bars, a/k/a patient helper, attached to bed, with grab bar | <1% | 186 | $1K |
| E0100 | Cane, includes canes of all materials, adjustable or fixed, with tip | <1% | 40 | $772.82 |
| E0105 | Cane, quad or three prong, includes canes of all materials, adjustable or fixed, with tips | <1% | 29 | $719.61 |
| A7007 | Large volume nebulizer, disposable, unfilled, used with aerosol compressor | <1% | 82 | $351.40 |
| E0118 | Crutch substitute, lower leg platform, with or without wheels, each | <1% | 110 | $263.29 |
| 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 | <1% | 15 | $232.11 |
| A7045 | Exhalation port with or without swivel used with accessories for positive airway devices, replacement only | <1% | 16 | $225.57 |
| E0912 | Trapeze bar, heavy duty, for patient weight capacity greater than 250 pounds, free standing, complete with grab bar | <1% | 12 | $223.67 |
| E1020 | Residual limb support system for wheelchair, any type | <1% | 28 | $222.78 |
| A7003 | Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable | <1% | 647 | $147.74 |
| A7012 | Water collection device, used with large volume nebulizer | <1% | 32 | $120.68 |
| E0184 | Dry pressure mattress | <1% | 79 | $119.44 |
| A7525 | Tracheostomy mask, each | <1% | 31 | $18.33 |
| E0305 | Bed side rails, half length | <1% | 104 | $8.99 |
| A4216 | Sterile water, saline and/or dextrose, diluent/flush, 10 ml | 0% | 72 | $0.00 |
Claims and beneficiary counts add up across code × month rows, so one patient seen every month counts many times. Rows with fewer than 12 claims are suppressed by HHS, so small lines can be missing.
From NPPES
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Matched on the authorized-official name exactly as entered in NPPES. A common name can match unrelated people.