BLACK BEAR MEDICAL, INC.
NPI 1538165642
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies - Customized Equipment in Portland, ME

Q: What is Black Bear Medical, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Black Bear Medical, Inc. is 1538165642. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2005. The provider is doing business as Quipt Home Medical.

Q: What is Black Bear Medical, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies, specializing in Customized Equipment, with taxonomy code 332BC3200X.

Active since June 23, 2005

275 MARGINAL WAY, PORTLAND, ME 04101(207) 871-0008(207) 871-0590 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 16, 2019, Nov 12, 2018, Nov 2, 2018 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Black Bear Medical, Inc. NPPES

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

BLACK BEAR MEDICAL, INC. (NPI 1538165642), doing business as Quipt Home Medical, is a healthcare organization registered as a customized equipment in Portland, Maine and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. The organization lists Gregory Crawford, Authorized Official, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538165642

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy332BC3200X

Legal Business NameBLACK BEAR MEDICAL, INC.

Location Address275 MARGINAL WAYPortland, ME 04101-2542

Mailing Address1019 Town DrHighland Heights, KY 41076-9114

Phone(207) 871-0008

Fax(207) 871-0590

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialGregory CrawfordAuthorized Official · (859) 300-6455

Enumeration DateJune 23, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 13, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 13, 2025

✔ NPI 1538165642 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDurable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies · Customized EquipmentSuppliers

Taxonomy Code332BC3200X

License✔ Licensed in ME · 1019767

275 MARGINAL WAY, Portland, ME 04101

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsQuipt Home Medical

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid131150000ME

Medicaid128710000ME

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and more.Insurance ›

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 53

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Black Bear Medical Inc carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Black Bear Medical Inc

DMEPOS supplier · Portland, ME

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Does not accept Medicare assignment

Black Bear Medical Inc 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)20650493

Medicare Participant SinceJanuary 1, 1998

Supplier Location275 Marginal WayPortland, ME 04101

Phone(207) 871-0008

Provider TypeOxygen & Equipment

Supplier Specialties

MSC With Respiratory Therapist

Medicare Product Categories

Automatic Ext Defibrillator (AEDS) and/or Supplies

Home defibrillators, Wearable defibrillators, Replacement batteries, Replacement electrodes

Commodes, Urinals, Bedpans

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

Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Devices

Knee CPM machines, Shoulder CPM machines, Hand & wrist CPM machines

Contracture Treatment Devices: Dynamic Splint

Dynamic splinting devices for the knee, elbow, wrist, finger, or toe

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

Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Mail Order)

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

Gastric Suction Pumps

Portable suction pumps, Stationary suction pumps, Canisters

Heat & Cold Applications

Heat therapy, Cold therapy, Heating pads

Hospital Beds (Electric)

Total electric hospital beds, Semi-electric hospital beds

Hospital Beds (Manual)

Fixed height hospital beds, Variable height hospital beds

Infrared Heating Pads Systems and/or Supplies

Infrared Heating Pad Systems, Replacement Pads

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Pumps/Supplies

Wound care sets, Pumps, Canisters

Neuromuscular Elect Stimulators (NMES)/Supplies

Electrodes, lead wires, adhesive tape

Osteogenesis Stimulators

Non-spinal electrical osteogenesis stimulators, Spinal electrical osteogenesis stimulators, Ultrasonic osteogenesis stimulators

Pneumatic Compression Devices and/or Supplies

Pnuematic compressor, Arm pneumatic appliance, Leg pneumatic appliance

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

Traction Equipment

Traction tables, Traction machines, Inversion tables

(TENS) Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulators and/or Supplies

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for the relief of acute post-operative pain

Canes and/or Crutches

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

Patient Lifts

Ceiling lifts, Slings

Power Operated Vehicles (Scooters)

Scooters

Seat Lift Mechanisms

Lift chair

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

Wheelchairs (Standard Power)

Standard power wheelchairs, Heavy duty standard power wheelchairs

Wheelchairs (Standard Power Related Accessories)

Accessories for standard power wheelchairs, heavy duty standard power wheelchairs

Wheelchairs (Complex Rehabilitative Manual)

Complex rehabilitative manual wheelchairs

Wheelchairs (Complex Rehab Manual Rel Accessories)

Complex rehabilitative manual wheelchairs

Wheelchairs (Complex Rehabilitative Power)

Complex rehabilitative power wheelchairs

Wheelchairs (Complex Rehab Power Rel Accessories)

Complex rehabilitative power wheelchairs

Wheelchair Seating/Cushions

Wheelchair seat cushions, Wheelchair bank cushions, Wheelchair padded armrests

Orthoses: Off-The-Shelf

Met pads, Heel pads, Heel spur pads

Penile Pumps

Breast Prostheses and/or Accessories

Prosthetic bra, Surgical bra

Neurostimulators and/or Supplies

Rechargable neurostimulators, Non-rechargable neurostimulators

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

Diabetic Shoes and Inserts

Shoes, Socks, Insoles

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 Black Bear Medical, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Black Bear Medical, Inc. is 1538165642. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2005. The provider is doing business as Quipt Home Medical.

Where is Black Bear Medical, Inc. located?

Black Bear Medical, Inc. is located at 275 Marginal Way, Portland, ME 04101. The listed phone number is (207) 871-0008.

What is Black Bear Medical, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies, specializing in Customized Equipment, with taxonomy code 332BC3200X.

Does Black Bear Medical, Inc. accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

No. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Black Bear Medical Inc 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 Black Bear Medical, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Oscar Health Insurance and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and 5 other insurers list Black Bear Medical, 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 Black Bear Medical, Inc. was last updated on October 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.