I am interested in getting re-enrolled as a Medicaid DME supplier . Does New York State still permit podiatrists to be a DME supplier?
Yes, podiatrists may apply for NY Medicaid DME supplier enrollment. New York State Medicaid has an excellent DME Policy here: https://www.emedny.org/ProviderManuals/DME/PDFS/DME_Policy_Section.pdf
It states suppliers may submit application for enrollment in their DMEPOS program if they are a DMEPOS provider with site-specific Medicare approval. In addition, the provider must be licensed/registered in the state in which the provider is located.
It also says:
New York State Medicaid policy requires that DMEPOS providers located within New York State (or the common medical marketing area of the contiguous states):
- Be a fully operational and independent, walk-in business that is open to the general public and is staffed with trained personnel capable of providing the proper fitting, demonstration, and service of the supplies available to Medicaid members;
- Have the means to provide services such as returns and adjustments for all supplies or equipment that is distributed;
- Be responsible for any needed replacements or repairs that are due to defect in quality or workmanship;
- Be open and conduct business prior to being enrolled in Medicaid;
- Have a storefront with a sign indicating the business is open to the public and the hours of operation;
- Operate during normal business hours;
- Clearly display items provided; and
- Have appropriate door width, ramped entrance, handicapped parking and/or other features allowing access for people with physical disabilities.
Jeffrey D. Lehrman, DPM, FASPS, MAPWCA, CPC, CPMA
Certified Professional Coder
Certified Professional Medical Auditor
Lehrman Consulting, LLC