FL



License required (In-state)Req. for suppliers (Out-of-state)Licensing AgencyVerify OnlineReq. for Pharmacies (in-state)Notes

Automatic Ext Defibrillator (AEDS) and/or Supplies (DM01)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

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Blood Glucose Monitors/ Supplies (Non-Mail Order) (DM05)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Mail Order) (DM06)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Breast Prostheses and/or Accessories (PD01)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Canes and/or Crutches (M01)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Cochlear Implants (PD02)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Commodes, Urinals, Bedpans (DM02)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Devices (DM03)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP Devices) (R01)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

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Contracture Treatment Devices: Dynamic Splint (DM04)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

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Diabetic Shoes and Inserts (S02)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

A

D

Diabetic Shoes/Inserts – Custom (S03)

Prosthetist-Orthotist License

Yes

Florida Department of Health, Board of Orthotists & Prosthetists

Yes

https://mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/Home

No

A
Or Pedorthist

Yes

Florida Department of Health, Board of Orthotists & Prosthetists

Yes

https://mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/Home

No

A
Or Pharmacist License

Yes

Florida Department of Health

Yes

https://mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/HealthCareProviders

Yes

A
Orthotic Fitter

Yes

Florida Department of Health, Board of Orthotists & Prosthetists

Yes

http://ww2.doh.state.fl.us/mqaservices/flhealth_index.asp

No

A

Enteral Equipment and Supplies (PE04)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

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Enteral Nutrients (PE03)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Epoetin (A01)

Community Pharmacy License

Yes

Florida Department of Health

Yes

https://mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/HealthCareProviders

Yes

N/A

External Infusion Pump Supplies (DM24)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

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External Infusion Pumps (DM12)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

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Facial Prostheses (PD03)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Gastric Suction Pumps (DM07)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

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Heat & Cold Applications (DM08)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

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High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Devices/Supplies (R02)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

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Hospital Beds (Electric) (DM09)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

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Hospital Beds (Manual) (DM10)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

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Immunosuppressive Drugs (A02)

Community Pharmacy License

Yes

Florida Department of Health

Yes

https://mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/HealthCareProviders

Yes

N/A

Implanted Infusion Pumps and/or Supplies (DM14)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

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Infrared Heating Pads Systems and/or supplies (DM11)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

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Infusion Drugs (A03)

Community Pharmacy License

Yes

Florida Department of Health

Yes

https://mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/HealthCareProviders

Yes

N/A

Insulin Infusion Pump Supplies (DM25)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

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Insulin Infusion Pumps (DM13)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

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Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB Devices) (R04)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

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Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation Devices (R05)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

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Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (R03)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

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Limb Prostheses (PR01)

Prosthetist License

Yes

Florida Department of Health, Board of Orthotists & Prosthetists

Yes

https://mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/Home

No

A

Mechanical In-Exsufflation Devices (R06)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

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Nebulizer Drugs (A04)

Community Pharmacy License

Yes

Florida Department of Health

Yes

https://mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/HealthCareProviders

Yes

N/A

Nebulizer Equipment and/or Supplies (R07)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Pumps/ Supplies (DM15)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

C

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Neuromuscular Elect Stimulators (NMES)/Supplies (DM16)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

C

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Neurostimulators and/or Supplies (PD04)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

C

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Ocular Prostheses (PD05)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Oral Anticancer Drugs (A05)

Community Pharmacy License

Yes

Florida Department of Health

Yes

https://mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/HealthCareProviders

Yes

N/A

Oral Antiemetic Drugs (A06)

Community Pharmacy License

Yes

Florida Department of Health

Yes

https://mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/HealthCareProviders

Yes

N/A

Orthoses: Custom Fab (OR01)

Orthotist License

Yes

Florida Department of Health, Board of Orthotists & Prosthetists

Yes

https://mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/Home

No

A
Prosthetist-Orthotist License

Yes

Florida Department of Health, Board of Orthotists & Prosthetists

Yes

https://mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/Home

No

A

Orthoses: Off the Shelf (OR03)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Orthoses: Prefabricated (Custom Fitted) (OR02)

Orthotic Fitter

Yes

Florida Department of Health, Board of Orthotists & Prosthetists

Yes

http://ww2.doh.state.fl.us/mqaservices/flhealth_index.asp

No

A

D

Osteogenesis Stimulators (DM17)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

C

E

Ostomy Supplies (PD06)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Oxygen Equipment and/or Supplies (R08)

Medical Oxygen Retail Establishment PermitSee Note BFlorida Department of Business Professional Regulation, Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics

Yes

https://www.myfloridalicense.com/wl11.asp?mode=0&SID=

No

B
Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

C

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Parenteral Equipment and Supplies (PE06)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

C

E

Parenteral Nutrients (PE05)

Community Pharmacy License

Yes

Florida Department of Health

Yes

https://mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/HealthCareProviders

Yes

N/A

Patient Lifts (M02)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

C

E

Pneumatic Compression Devices and/or Supplies (DM18)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

C

E

Power Operated Vehicles (Scooters) (M03)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

C

E

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses (PD12)

Opticians License

Yes

Florida Department of Health, Board of Opticianry

Yes

https://mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/Home

Yes

F
Optical Establishment Permit

No

Florida Department of Health, Board of Opticianry

Yes

https://mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/Home

Yes

F

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses (PD11)

Opticians License

Yes

Florida Department of Health, Board of Opticianry

Yes

https://mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/Home

Yes

F
Optical Establishment Permit

No

Florida Department of Health, Board of Opticianry

Yes

https://mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/Home

Yes

F

Prosthetic Lenses: Prosthetic Cataract Lenses (PD13)

Opticians License

Yes

Florida Department of Health, Board of Opticianry

Yes

https://mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/Home

Yes

F
Optical Establishment Permit

No

Florida Department of Health, Board of Opticianry

Yes

https://mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/Home

Yes

F

Respiratory Assist Devices (R09)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

C

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Respiratory Suction Pumps (R10)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

C

E

Seat Lift Mechanisms (M04)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

C

E

Somatic Prostheses (PD07)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Speech Generating Devices (DM19)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Support Surfaces: Pressure Reducing Beds/Mats/Pads - New (DM20)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

C

E

Support Surfaces: Pressure Reducing Beds/Mats/Pads - Used (DM26)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

C

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Surgical Dressings (S01)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

TENS and/or Supplies (DM22)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

E

Tracheostomy Supplies (PD08)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Traction Equipment (DM21)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

C

E

Ultraviolet Light Devices and/or Supplies (DM23)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

C

E

Urological Supplies (PD09)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Vacuum Erection/ Penile Pumps (OR04)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

C

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Ventilators: All Types - Not CPAP or RAD (R12)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

C

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Voice Prosthetics (PD10)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Walkers (M05)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

C

E

Wheelchair Seating/Cushions (M10)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

C

E

Wheelchairs (Complex Rehab Manual Rel Accessories) (M08A)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

C

E

Wheelchairs (Complex Rehab Power Rel Accessories) (M09A)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

C

E

Wheelchairs (Complex Rehabilitative Manual) (M08)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

C

E

Wheelchairs (Complex Rehabilitative Power) (M09)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

C

E

Wheelchairs (Standard Manual Related Accessories and Repairs) (M06A)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

C

E

Wheelchairs (Standard Manual) (M06)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

C

E

Wheelchairs (Standard Power Related Accessories and Repairs) (M07A)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

C

E

Wheelchairs (Standard Power) (M07)

Home Medical Equipment Provider License

Yes

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/FacilityLocator/FacilitySearch.aspx

No

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Specialty Database


License required (In-state)Req. for suppliers (Out-of-state)Licensing AgencyVerify OnlineReq. for Pharmacies (in-state)Notes

Ambulatory Surgical Center

Ambulatory Surgical Center License

No

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, Hospital and Outpatient Services

Yes

No

N/A

Home Health Agency

Home Health Agency License

No

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation

Yes

No

N/A

Hospital

Hospital License

No

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, Hospital and Outpatient Services

Yes

No

N/A

Nursing Home (Skilled, Intermediate Care)

Nursing Home License

No

Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation, LTC Unit

Yes

No

N/A
Nursing Home Administrator License

No

Florida Department of Health

Yes

No

N/A

Optometrist

Optometrist License

No

Florida Department of Health

Yes

No

N/A

Physician

Physician License

No

Florida Department of Health

Yes

No

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Licensing Agencies:
Florida Department of Health
BOP: 850-245-4292
Medicine: 850-245-4131
Optometry: 850-245-4355
NHA: 850-245-4355
Web: http://www.flhealthsource.gov/
  • Community Pharmacy License
  • Nursing Home Administrator License
  • Optometrist License
  • Pharmacist License
  • Physician License
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation
Phone: 850-412-4403
Web: http://ahca.myflorida.com/MCHQ/Health_Facility_Regulation/Lab_HomeServ/index.shtml
  • Home Health Agency License
  • Home Medical Equipment Provider License
Florida Department of Health, Board of Orthotists & Prosthetists
Phone: 850-245-4355
Web: http://floridasorthotistsprosthetists.gov/
  • Orthotic Fitter
  • Orthotist License
  • Pedorthist
  • Prosthetist-Orthotist License
  • Prosthetist License
Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Bureau of Health Facility Regulation, LTC Unit
Phone: 850-412-4303
Web: http://ahca.myflorida.com/MCHQ/Health_Facility_Regulation/Long_Term_Care/Index_LTCU.shtml
  • Nursing Home License
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, Hospital and Outpatient Services
Phone: 888-419-3456
Web: http://ahca.myflorida.com/MCHQ/Health_Facility_Regulation/Hospital_Outpatient/index.shtml
  • Ambulatory Surgical Center License
  • Hospital License
Florida Department of Business Professional Regulation, Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics
Phone: 850-717-1800
Web: https://www.myfloridalicense.com/CheckListDetail.asp?SID=&xactCode=1020&clientCode=3332&XACT_DEFN_ID=15045
  • Medical Oxygen Retail Establishment Permit
Florida Department of Health, Board of Opticianry
Phone: 850-245-4292
Web: http://floridasopticianry.gov/
  • Optical Establishment Permit
  • Opticians License
Notes:17
A - The Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics license requirement does not apply to a person who is licensed under chapter 458 (Medical Doctors), chapter 459 (Osteopathic Medicine), chapter 460 (Chiropractic Medicine), or chapter 461(Podiatric Medicine).

B - Out-of-state suppliers are not authorized to sell medical oxygen (liquefied or vaporized gas) to patients in Florida unless the supplier is a non-resident pharmacy licensed by the Florida Board of Pharmacy. The Medical Oxygen Retailer permit is not required if a supplier (in-state or out-of-state) only provides oxygen related equipment and supplies.

C - Physicians providing DME must also obtain the Home Medical Equipment Provider License issued by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). Also, if the physician is providing oxygen, they are required to be registered with the Board with the qualification of "Dispensing Practitioner". This allows the physician to provide oxygen to his patients only.

D - Suppliers who have any patient contact are considered to be “fitting” an orthotic and are required to be licensed. (e.g. Orthotist, Orthotist/Prosthetist, Orthotic Fitter). Suppliers who do not have patient contact, i.e. mail order only, do not require a license.

E - The following are exempt from home medical equipment provider licensure, unless they have a separate company, corporation, or division that is in the business of providing home medical equipment and services for sale or rent to consumers at their regular or temporary place of residence pursuant to the provisions of this part: (a) Providers operated by the Department of Health or Federal Government. (b) Nursing homes licensed under part II. (c) Assisted living facilities licensed under chapter 429, when serving their residents. (d) Home health agencies licensed under part III. (e) Hospices licensed under part IV. (f) Intermediate care facilities and homes for special services licensed under part V. (g) Transitional living facilities licensed under part XI. (h) Hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers licensed under chapter 395. (i) Manufacturers and wholesale distributors when not selling directly to consumers. (j) Licensed health care practitioners who use home medical equipment in the course of their practice but do not sell or rent home medical equipment to their patients. (k) Pharmacies licensed under chapter 465. (l) Physicians licensed under chapter 458, chapter 459, or chapter 460 for the sale or rental of electrostimulation medical equipment and electrostimulation medical equipment supplies to their patients in the course of their practice.

F - The Optician License and Optical Establishment Permit requirement does not apply to Florida licensed Physicians or Optometrists.

Z - As of 2008, Cochlear Implants are no longer considered DME, and they are now paid through Part B