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		Required for out-of-state suppliers	Licensing Agency	Verify Online	Notes
A01 Epoetin
	Pharmacy License		2Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy Phone: Phone: 615-741-2718 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/pharmacy-board.html - Distributor License - Pharmacy License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	N/A
A02 Immunosuppressive Drugs
	Pharmacy License		2Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy Phone: Phone: 615-741-2718 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/pharmacy-board.html - Distributor License - Pharmacy License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	N/A
A03 Infusion Drugs
	Pharmacy License		2Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy Phone: Phone: 615-741-2718 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/pharmacy-board.html - Distributor License - Pharmacy License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	N/A
A04 Nebulizer Drugs
	Pharmacy License		2Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy Phone: Phone: 615-741-2718 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/pharmacy-board.html - Distributor License - Pharmacy License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	N/A
A05 Oral Anticancer Drugs
	Pharmacy License		2Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy Phone: Phone: 615-741-2718 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/pharmacy-board.html - Distributor License - Pharmacy License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	N/A
A06 Oral Antiemetic Drugs
	Pharmacy License		2Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy Phone: Phone: 615-741-2718 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/pharmacy-board.html - Distributor License - Pharmacy License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	N/A
DM01 Automatic Ext Defibrillator (AEDS) and/or Supplies
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
DM02 Commodes, Urinals, Bedpans
	No License Required		N/A		N/A
DM03 Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Devices
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
DM04 Contracture Treatment Devices: Dynamic Splint
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
DM05 Blood Glucose Monitors/ Supplies (Non-Mail Order)
	No License Required		N/A		N/A
DM06 Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Mail Order)
	No License Required		N/A		N/A
DM07 Gastric Suction Pumps
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
DM08 Heat & Cold Applications
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
DM09 Hospital Beds (Electric)
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
DM10 Hospital Beds (Manual)
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
DM11 Infrared Heating Pads Systems and/or supplies
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
DM12 External Infusion Pumps
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
DM13 Insulin Infusion Pumps
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
DM14 Implanted Infusion Pumps and/or Supplies
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
DM15 Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Pumps/ Supplies
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
DM16 Neuromuscular Elect Stimulators (NMES)/Supplies
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
DM17 Osteogenesis Stimulators
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
DM18 Pneumatic Compression Devices and/or Supplies
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
DM19 Speech Generating Devices
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
DM20 Support Surfaces: Pressure Reducing Beds/Mats/Pads - New
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
DM21 Traction Equipment
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
DM22 TENS and/or Supplies
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
DM23 Ultraviolet Light Devices and/or Supplies
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
DM24 External Infusion Pump Supplies
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
DM25 Insulin Infusion Pump Supplies
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
DM26 Support Surfaces: Pressure Reducing Beds/Mats/Pads - Used
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
M01 Canes and/or Crutches
	No License Required		N/A		N/A
M02 Patient Lifts
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
M03 Power Operated Vehicles (Scooters)
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
M04 Seat Lift Mechanisms
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
M05 Walkers
	No License Required		N/A		N/A
M06 Wheelchairs (Standard Manual)
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
M06A Wheelchairs (Standard Manual Related Accessories and Repairs)
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
M07 Wheelchairs (Standard Power)
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
M07A Wheelchairs (Standard Power Related Accessories and Repairs)
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
M08 Wheelchairs (Complex Rehabilitative Manual)
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
M08A Wheelchairs (Complex Rehab Manual Rel Accessories)
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
M09 Wheelchairs (Complex Rehabilitative Power)
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
M09A Wheelchairs (Complex Rehab Power Rel Accessories)
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
M10 Wheelchair Seating/Cushions
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
OR01 Orthoses: Custom Fab
	Orthotist License		3Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Podiatric Medical Examiner Phone: Phone: 615-741-5735 Toll free: 800-778-4123 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/podiatric-board.html - Orthotist License - Pedorthist License - Prosthetist License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/Licensure/default.aspx	See Note CA license to provide custom orthotics or prosthetics is not required of a health care practitioner licensed under Title 63, such as a physician or nurse who is acting within his or her lawful scope of practice. A full list of the state’s exemptions can be found at https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/1155/1155-04.20170723.pdf.
OR02 Orthoses: Prefabricated (Custom Fitted)
	ABC Certified Orthotic Fitter		8The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Pedorthics Phone: Phone: 703-836-7114 Web: http://www.abcop.org/Pages/default.aspx - ABC Certified Orthotic Fitter	https://www.abcop.org/Pages/Individual-Search.aspx	See Note GTennessee does not issue an orthotic fitter license but requires certification from a recognized agency like ABC or BOC.
	BOC Certified Orthotic Fitter		9Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) Phone: Web: https://www.bocusa.org/ - BOC Certified Orthotic Fitter	http://go.bocusa.org/map.htm?marker_type=person&igid=24941	See Note GTennessee does not issue an orthotic fitter license but requires certification from a recognized agency like ABC or BOC.
OR03 Orthoses: Off the Shelf
	No License Required		N/A		N/A
OR04 Vacuum Erection/ Penile Pumps
	No License Required		N/A		N/A
PD01 Breast Prostheses and/or Accessories
	No License Required		N/A		N/A
PD02 Cochlear Implants
	No License Required		N/A		N/A
PD03 Facial Prostheses
	No License Required		N/A		N/A
PD04 Neurostimulators and/or Supplies
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
PD05 Ocular Prostheses
	No License Required		N/A		N/A
PD06 Ostomy Supplies
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
PD07 Somatic Prostheses
	No License Required		N/A		N/A
PD08 Tracheostomy Supplies
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
PD09 Urological Supplies
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
PD10 Voice Prosthetics
	No License Required		N/A		N/A
PD11 Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses
	Dispensing Optician License		6Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Dispensing Opticians Phone: Phone: 615-741-5735 Toll Free: 800-778-4123 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/do-board.html - Dispensing Optician License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/Licensure/default.aspx	N/A
PD12 Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses
	Dispensing Optician License		6Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Dispensing Opticians Phone: Phone: 615-741-5735 Toll Free: 800-778-4123 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/do-board.html - Dispensing Optician License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/Licensure/default.aspx	N/A
PD13 Prosthetic Lenses: Prosthetic Cataract Lenses
	Dispensing Optician License		6Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Dispensing Opticians Phone: Phone: 615-741-5735 Toll Free: 800-778-4123 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/do-board.html - Dispensing Optician License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/Licensure/default.aspx	N/A
PE03 Enteral Nutrients
	No License Required		N/A		N/A
PE04 Enteral Equipment and Supplies
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
PE05 Parenteral Nutrients
	Pharmacy License		2Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy Phone: Phone: 615-741-2718 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/pharmacy-board.html - Distributor License - Pharmacy License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	N/A
PE06 Parenteral Equipment and Supplies
	Pharmacy License		2Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy Phone: Phone: 615-741-2718 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/pharmacy-board.html - Distributor License - Pharmacy License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	N/A
PR01 Limb Prostheses
	Prosthetist License		3Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Podiatric Medical Examiner Phone: Phone: 615-741-5735 Toll free: 800-778-4123 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/podiatric-board.html - Orthotist License - Pedorthist License - Prosthetist License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/Licensure/default.aspx	See Note CA license to provide custom orthotics or prosthetics is not required of a health care practitioner licensed under Title 63, such as a physician or nurse who is acting within his or her lawful scope of practice. A full list of the state’s exemptions can be found at https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/1155/1155-04.20170723.pdf.
R01 Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP Devices)
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
	Certified Respiratory Therapist License		7Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Respiratory Care Phone: Phone local: 615-741-3807 Phone nationwide: 800-778-4123 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/rc-board.html - Certified Respiratory Therapist License - Registered Respiratory Therapist License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/Licensure/default.aspx	See Note EA Registered Respiratory Therapist License is also acceptable. Any instruction and education of the patient regarding the prescription and clinical use of the equipment must be performed by a Tennessee Licensed Certified Respiratory Therapist, Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist or another authorized practitioner such as a physician or registered nurse. A supplier may contract with a Tennessee qualified individual to provide this service to the patient. Delivery, repair or maintenance of respiratory equipment does not constitute the practice of respiratory care. Edited 10/31/16.
R02 High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Devices/Supplies
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
	Certified Respiratory Therapist License		7Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Respiratory Care Phone: Phone local: 615-741-3807 Phone nationwide: 800-778-4123 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/rc-board.html - Certified Respiratory Therapist License - Registered Respiratory Therapist License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/Licensure/default.aspx	See Note EA Registered Respiratory Therapist License is also acceptable. Any instruction and education of the patient regarding the prescription and clinical use of the equipment must be performed by a Tennessee Licensed Certified Respiratory Therapist, Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist or another authorized practitioner such as a physician or registered nurse. A supplier may contract with a Tennessee qualified individual to provide this service to the patient. Delivery, repair or maintenance of respiratory equipment does not constitute the practice of respiratory care. Edited 10/31/16.
R03 Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
	Certified Respiratory Therapist License		7Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Respiratory Care Phone: Phone local: 615-741-3807 Phone nationwide: 800-778-4123 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/rc-board.html - Certified Respiratory Therapist License - Registered Respiratory Therapist License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/Licensure/default.aspx	See Note EA Registered Respiratory Therapist License is also acceptable. Any instruction and education of the patient regarding the prescription and clinical use of the equipment must be performed by a Tennessee Licensed Certified Respiratory Therapist, Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist or another authorized practitioner such as a physician or registered nurse. A supplier may contract with a Tennessee qualified individual to provide this service to the patient. Delivery, repair or maintenance of respiratory equipment does not constitute the practice of respiratory care. Edited 10/31/16.
R04 Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB Devices)
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
	Certified Respiratory Therapist License		7Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Respiratory Care Phone: Phone local: 615-741-3807 Phone nationwide: 800-778-4123 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/rc-board.html - Certified Respiratory Therapist License - Registered Respiratory Therapist License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/Licensure/default.aspx	See Note EA Registered Respiratory Therapist License is also acceptable. Any instruction and education of the patient regarding the prescription and clinical use of the equipment must be performed by a Tennessee Licensed Certified Respiratory Therapist, Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist or another authorized practitioner such as a physician or registered nurse. A supplier may contract with a Tennessee qualified individual to provide this service to the patient. Delivery, repair or maintenance of respiratory equipment does not constitute the practice of respiratory care. Edited 10/31/16.
R05 Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation Devices
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
	Certified Respiratory Therapist License		7Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Respiratory Care Phone: Phone local: 615-741-3807 Phone nationwide: 800-778-4123 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/rc-board.html - Certified Respiratory Therapist License - Registered Respiratory Therapist License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/Licensure/default.aspx	See Note EA Registered Respiratory Therapist License is also acceptable. Any instruction and education of the patient regarding the prescription and clinical use of the equipment must be performed by a Tennessee Licensed Certified Respiratory Therapist, Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist or another authorized practitioner such as a physician or registered nurse. A supplier may contract with a Tennessee qualified individual to provide this service to the patient. Delivery, repair or maintenance of respiratory equipment does not constitute the practice of respiratory care. Edited 10/31/16.
R06 Mechanical In-Exsufflation Devices
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
	Certified Respiratory Therapist License		7Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Respiratory Care Phone: Phone local: 615-741-3807 Phone nationwide: 800-778-4123 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/rc-board.html - Certified Respiratory Therapist License - Registered Respiratory Therapist License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/Licensure/default.aspx	See Note EA Registered Respiratory Therapist License is also acceptable. Any instruction and education of the patient regarding the prescription and clinical use of the equipment must be performed by a Tennessee Licensed Certified Respiratory Therapist, Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist or another authorized practitioner such as a physician or registered nurse. A supplier may contract with a Tennessee qualified individual to provide this service to the patient. Delivery, repair or maintenance of respiratory equipment does not constitute the practice of respiratory care. Edited 10/31/16.
R07 Nebulizer Equipment and/or Supplies
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
R08 Oxygen Equipment and/or Supplies
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
	Distributor License		2Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy Phone: Phone: 615-741-2718 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/pharmacy-board.html - Distributor License - Pharmacy License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note HThe Distributor license allows for the distribution of medical gases to patients. (Effective: 02/21/1992; Added: 10/09/2013)
	Certified Respiratory Therapist License		7Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Respiratory Care Phone: Phone local: 615-741-3807 Phone nationwide: 800-778-4123 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/rc-board.html - Certified Respiratory Therapist License - Registered Respiratory Therapist License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/Licensure/default.aspx	See Note EA Registered Respiratory Therapist License is also acceptable. Any instruction and education of the patient regarding the prescription and clinical use of the equipment must be performed by a Tennessee Licensed Certified Respiratory Therapist, Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist or another authorized practitioner such as a physician or registered nurse. A supplier may contract with a Tennessee qualified individual to provide this service to the patient. Delivery, repair or maintenance of respiratory equipment does not constitute the practice of respiratory care. Edited 10/31/16.
R09 Respiratory Assist Devices
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
	Certified Respiratory Therapist License		7Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Respiratory Care Phone: Phone local: 615-741-3807 Phone nationwide: 800-778-4123 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/rc-board.html - Certified Respiratory Therapist License - Registered Respiratory Therapist License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/Licensure/default.aspx	See Note EA Registered Respiratory Therapist License is also acceptable. Any instruction and education of the patient regarding the prescription and clinical use of the equipment must be performed by a Tennessee Licensed Certified Respiratory Therapist, Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist or another authorized practitioner such as a physician or registered nurse. A supplier may contract with a Tennessee qualified individual to provide this service to the patient. Delivery, repair or maintenance of respiratory equipment does not constitute the practice of respiratory care. Edited 10/31/16.
R10 Respiratory Suction Pumps
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
	Certified Respiratory Therapist License		7Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Respiratory Care Phone: Phone local: 615-741-3807 Phone nationwide: 800-778-4123 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/rc-board.html - Certified Respiratory Therapist License - Registered Respiratory Therapist License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/Licensure/default.aspx	See Note EA Registered Respiratory Therapist License is also acceptable. Any instruction and education of the patient regarding the prescription and clinical use of the equipment must be performed by a Tennessee Licensed Certified Respiratory Therapist, Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist or another authorized practitioner such as a physician or registered nurse. A supplier may contract with a Tennessee qualified individual to provide this service to the patient. Delivery, repair or maintenance of respiratory equipment does not constitute the practice of respiratory care. Edited 10/31/16.
R12 Ventilators: All Types - Not CPAP or RAD
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
	Certified Respiratory Therapist License		7Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Respiratory Care Phone: Phone local: 615-741-3807 Phone nationwide: 800-778-4123 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/rc-board.html - Certified Respiratory Therapist License - Registered Respiratory Therapist License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/Licensure/default.aspx	See Note EA Registered Respiratory Therapist License is also acceptable. Any instruction and education of the patient regarding the prescription and clinical use of the equipment must be performed by a Tennessee Licensed Certified Respiratory Therapist, Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist or another authorized practitioner such as a physician or registered nurse. A supplier may contract with a Tennessee qualified individual to provide this service to the patient. Delivery, repair or maintenance of respiratory equipment does not constitute the practice of respiratory care. Edited 10/31/16.
S01 Surgical Dressings
	Home Medical Equipment License	See Note FIn addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/facilityListings/	See Note ASuppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.
S02 Diabetic Shoes and Inserts
	No License Required		N/A		N/A
S03 Diabetic Shoes/Inserts – Custom
	Pedorthist License		3Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Podiatric Medical Examiner Phone: Phone: 615-741-5735 Toll free: 800-778-4123 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/podiatric-board.html - Orthotist License - Pedorthist License - Prosthetist License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/Licensure/default.aspx	See Note CA license to provide custom orthotics or prosthetics is not required of a health care practitioner licensed under Title 63, such as a physician or nurse who is acting within his or her lawful scope of practice. A full list of the state’s exemptions can be found at https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/1155/1155-04.20170723.pdf.
	Or Orthotist License		3Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Podiatric Medical Examiner Phone: Phone: 615-741-5735 Toll free: 800-778-4123 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/podiatric-board.html - Orthotist License - Pedorthist License - Prosthetist License	https://apps.health.tn.gov/Licensure/default.aspx	See Note CA license to provide custom orthotics or prosthetics is not required of a health care practitioner licensed under Title 63, such as a physician or nurse who is acting within his or her lawful scope of practice. A full list of the state’s exemptions can be found at https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/1155/1155-04.20170723.pdf.

Specialty Database

		Licensing Agency	Notes
Ambulatory Surgical Center
	Ambulatory Surgical Center License	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	N/A
Home Health Agency
	Home Health Agency License	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	N/A
Hospital
	Hospital License	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	N/A
Nursing Home (Skilled, Intermediate Care)
	Nursing Home License	1Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License	N/A
	Nursing Home Administrator License	5Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Nursing Home Administrators Phone: Phone: 615-532-3202 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/nha-board.html - Nursing Home Administrator License	N/A
Optometrist
	Optometrist License	4Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Related Boards Phone: Phone: 615-532-3202 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards.html - Optometrist License - Physician License	N/A
Physician
	Physician License	4Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Related Boards Phone: Phone: 615-532-3202 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards.html - Optometrist License - Physician License	N/A

Licensing Agencies:

1)	Tennessee Department of Health, Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities Phone: 615-741-7221 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board.html - Ambulatory Surgical Center License - Home Health Agency License - Home Medical Equipment License - Hospital License - Nursing Home License
2)	Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy Phone: 615-741-2718 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/pharmacy-board.html - Distributor License - Pharmacy License
3)	Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Podiatric Medical Examiner Phone: 615-741-5735 Toll free: 800-778-4123 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/podiatric-board.html - Orthotist License - Pedorthist License - Prosthetist License
4)	Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Related Boards Phone: 615-532-3202 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards.html - Optometrist License - Physician License
5)	Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Nursing Home Administrators Phone: 615-532-3202 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/nha-board.html - Nursing Home Administrator License
6)	Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Dispensing Opticians Phone: 615-741-5735 Toll Free: 800-778-4123 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/do-board.html - Dispensing Optician License
7)	Tennessee Department of Health, Board of Respiratory Care Phone local: 615-741-3807 Phone nationwide: 800-778-4123 Web: https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/rc-board.html - Certified Respiratory Therapist License - Registered Respiratory Therapist License
8)	The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Pedorthics Phone: 703-836-7114 Web: http://www.abcop.org/Pages/default.aspx - ABC Certified Orthotic Fitter
9)	Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) Web: https://www.bocusa.org/ - BOC Certified Orthotic Fitter

Notes:

A - Suppliers including Pharmacies may be exempt from the Home Medical Equipment License if they do not deliver or mail any devices to a person’s residence. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-201(16)(B), the Home Medical Equipment License does not apply to: (1) Medical equipment used or dispensed in the normal course of treating patients by hospitals and nursing facilities as defined in this part, other than medical equipment delivered or dispensed by a separate unit or subsidiary corporation of a hospital or nursing facility or agency that is in the business of delivering home medical equipment to an individual’s residence; (2) Upper and lower extremity prosthetics and related orthotics; (3) Canes, crutches, walkers, and bathtub grab bars; (4) Medical equipment provided through a physician’s office incident to a physician’s service, other than delivering medical equipment to the resident’s home; (5) Equipment provided by a pharmacist which is used to administer drugs or medicine that can be dispensed only by a pharmacist; (6) Enteral and parenteral equipment provided by a pharmacist.

C - A license to provide custom orthotics or prosthetics is not required of a health care practitioner licensed under Title 63, such as a physician or nurse who is acting within his or her lawful scope of practice. A full list of the state’s exemptions can be found at https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/1155/1155-04.20170723.pdf.

E - A Registered Respiratory Therapist License is also acceptable. Any instruction and education of the patient regarding the prescription and clinical use of the equipment must be performed by a Tennessee Licensed Certified Respiratory Therapist, Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist or another authorized practitioner such as a physician or registered nurse. A supplier may contract with a Tennessee qualified individual to provide this service to the patient. Delivery, repair or maintenance of respiratory equipment does not constitute the practice of respiratory care. Edited 10/31/16.

F - In addition, by both law and regulation, in order to be licensed to ship medical equipment into this State, a provider must maintain an office in Tennessee. That provision is located in 1200-08-29-.06(5) and states: (5) Physical Location. Each parent and/or branch shall: (a) Be located in Tennessee; (b) Be staffed during normal business hours and have a working telephone; (c) Be used for the dispensing, servicing, and storage of home medical equipment or related health care services; (d) Meet all local zoning requirements; and (e) Have all required current licenses and/or permits conspicuously posted in the agency.

G - Tennessee does not issue an orthotic fitter license but requires certification from a recognized agency like ABC or BOC.

H - The Distributor license allows for the distribution of medical gases to patients. (Effective: 02/21/1992; Added: 10/09/2013)