SPECIALIZED HOMECARE INC
NPI 1073680799
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies - Oxygen Equipment & Supplies in Pontiac, MI

Q: What is Specialized Homecare Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Specialized Homecare Inc is 1073680799. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 29, 2006. The provider is doing business as Advent Home Medical, Inc.

Q: What is Specialized Homecare Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies, specializing in Oxygen Equipment & Supplies, with taxonomy code 332BX2000X.

Active since November 29, 2006

1535 HIGHWOOD E, PONTIAC, MI 48340(877) 944-9800(248) 409-0403 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2018, Aug 18, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Specialized Homecare Inc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

SPECIALIZED HOMECARE INC (NPI 1073680799), doing business as Advent Home Medical, Inc, is a healthcare organization registered as an oxygen equipment & supplies in Pontiac, Michigan and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. The organization lists Carlia Cichon, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073680799

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy332BX2000X

Legal Business NameSPECIALIZED HOMECARE INC

Location Address1535 HIGHWOOD EPontiac, MI 48340-1234

Mailing Address1535 Highwood EPontiac, MI 48340-1234 · (877) 944-9800 · Fax (248) 409-0403

Phone(877) 944-9800

Fax(248) 409-0403

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialCarlia CichonPresident · (877) 944-9800

Enumeration DateNovember 29, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 11, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 11, 2026

✔ NPI 1073680799 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDurable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies · Oxygen Equipment & SuppliesSuppliers

Taxonomy Code332BX2000X

1535 HIGHWOOD E, Pontiac, MI 48340

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAdvent Home Medical, Inc

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid4667092MI

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 29

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Advent Home Medical carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Advent Home Medical

DMEPOS supplier · Pontiac, MIOperated by Specialized Homecare Inc

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Does not accept Medicare assignment

Advent Home Medical has not agreed to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients may be charged more than the Medicare-approved amount; confirm the expected cost with the supplier before ordering.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20587247

Medicare Participant SinceAugust 3, 2004

Supplier Location1535 Highwood EPontiac, MI 48340

Phone(877) 944-9800

Provider TypeOxygen & Equipment

Supplier Specialties

Medical Supply Company Other Certified Other MSC With Respiratory Therapist

Medicare Product Categories

Immunosuppressive Drugs

Immunosuppressive drugs require dosage, frequency, and route of administration to prevent or treat the rejection of an organ transplant

Commodes, Urinals, Bedpans

Raised toilets, Drop-arm commodes, Folding commodes, Plastic urinals, Plastic bedpans, Disposable urinals

Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Non-Mail Order)

Home blood glucose monitors including lancets, reagent strips, and other supplies necessary for the proper functioning of the device

Hospital Beds (Electric)

Total electric hospital beds, Semi-electric hospital beds

Hospital Beds (Manual)

Fixed height hospital beds, Variable height hospital beds

External Infusion Pumps and/or Supplies

An infusion pump is necessary to safely administer the drug

Speech Generating Devices

Digitized speech devices, Synthesized speech devices

Support Surfaces: Pressure Reducing Beds/Mats/Pads

Group 1 – Alternating pressure pad, Air/Water/Dry pressure pad or pressure mattress. Group 2 - Pressure reducing powered air mattresses, Powered air flotation bed, non-powered pressure reducing mattress Group 3 – Air fluidized bed

Canes and/or Crutches

Standard Canes, Quad Canes, Offset Canes, Standard Crutches, Forearm Crutches

Patient Lifts

Ceiling lifts, Slings

Walkers

Standard Walkers, Wheeled Walkers, Folding Walker

Wheelchairs (Standard Manual)

Standard wheelchairs, transport wheelchairs, heavy duty wheelchairs

Wheelchairs (Standard Manual Related Accessories)

Accessories for standard wheelchairs, transport wheelchairs, heavy duty wheelchairs

Wheelchair Seating/Cushions

Wheelchair seat cushions, Wheelchair bank cushions, Wheelchair padded armrests

Ostomy Supplies

Pouches, Paste, Powder, Barrier wipes

Tracheotomy Supplies

Tracheostomy care kits

Urological Supplies

Catheters, Urinary collection devices

Enteral Nutrients

Enteral formula

Enteral Equipment and/or Supplies

Enteral infusion pumps, enteral nutrition supply kits

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Devices

CPAP machines, Compressor systems, Humidifiers, Masks

High Freq Chest Wall Oscillation Devices/Supplies

Generator system, Vest, Hoses

Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation Devices

Intrapulmonary percussive ventilation compressor, hand held units, tubing

Mechanical In-Exsufflation Devices

Mechanical in-exsufflation devices are designed to slowly inflate the lungs with positive pressure during inspiration and simulate cough with rapidly applied negative pressure during expiration.

Nebulizer Equipment and/or Supplies

Nebulizers, Atomizers, Filters

Oxygen Equipment and/or Supplies

Portable oxygen systems, Oxygen concentrators, Oxygen contents

Respiratory Assist Devices

Respiratory Suction Pumps

Portable suction pumps, Stationary suction pumps, Canisters

Ventilators Accessories and/or Supplies

Volume control ventilator, Pressure support ventilator

Surgical Dressings

Gauze, Elastic bandages, Adhesive tape

Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Specialized Homecare Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Specialized Homecare Inc is 1073680799. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 29, 2006. The provider is doing business as Advent Home Medical, Inc.

Where is Specialized Homecare Inc located?

Specialized Homecare Inc is located at 1535 Highwood E, Pontiac, MI 48340. The listed phone number is (877) 944-9800.

What is Specialized Homecare Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies, specializing in Oxygen Equipment & Supplies, with taxonomy code 332BX2000X.

Does Specialized Homecare Inc accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

No. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Advent Home Medical does not accept Medicare assignment for equipment and supplies, so patients may be charged more than the Medicare-approved amount. Confirm the expected cost with the supplier before ordering.

What insurance does Specialized Homecare Inc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and McLaren Health Plan Community and 1 other insurer list Specialized Homecare Inc as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Specialized Homecare Inc was last updated on February 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.