LINCARE INC
NPI 1568954873
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies in Independence, MO

Q: What is Lincare Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lincare Inc is 1568954873. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2018. The provider is doing business as Medical West Respiratory Services.

Q: What is Lincare Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies with taxonomy code 332B00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lincare Inc was last updated on October 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.

Active since June 01, 2018

17501 E 40 HWY STE 224, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055(816) 994-3331 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 24, 2021, Aug 16, 2018, Aug 7, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Lincare Inc NPPES

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

LINCARE INC (NPI 1568954873), doing business as Medical West Respiratory Services, is a healthcare organization registered as a durable medical equipment & medical supplies in Independence, Missouri and active in the NPI registry since June 2018. The organization lists Jeffrey Barnhard, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568954873

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy332B00000X

Legal Business NameLINCARE INC

Location Address17501 E 40 HWY STE 224Independence, MO 64055

Mailing Address19387 Us Highway 19 NClearwater, FL 33764-3102 · (727) 431-8278

Phone(816) 994-3331

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialJeffrey BarnhardCeo · (727) 530-7700

Enumeration DateJune 1, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 14, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 14, 2025

✔ NPI 1568954873 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDurable Medical Equipment & Medical SuppliesSuppliers

Taxonomy Code332B00000X

License✔ Licensed in KS · 16-105650

Definition

A supplier of medical equipment such as respirators, wheelchairs, home dialysis systems, or monitoring systems, that are prescribed by a physician for a patient's use in the home and that are usable for an extended period of time.

17501 E 40 HWY STE 224, Independence, MO 64055

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsMedical West Respiratory Services

Other Identifiers 1

Other0294031167Medicare Nsc

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 52

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Medical West Respiratory Services carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Medical West Respiratory Services

DMEPOS supplier · Independence, MOOperated by Lincare Inc

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Does not accept Medicare assignment

Medical West Respiratory Services 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)20590871

Medicare Participant SinceJanuary 1, 2004

Supplier Location17501 E Us Highway 40 Ste 224Independence, MO 64055

Phone(816) 994-3331

Provider TypeOxygen & Equipment

Supplier Specialties

Medical Supply Company Other

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

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

External Infusion Pumps and/or Supplies

An infusion pump is necessary to safely administer the drug

Insulin Infusion Pumps and/or Supplies

Disposable Insulin Delivery System, Mechanical insulin infusion pumps, Needle type infusion sets, Cannula type infusion sets

Implanted Infusion Pumps and/or Supplies

Implantable infusion pumps, catheters, refill kits

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Pumps/Supplies

Wound care sets, Pumps, Canisters

Neuromuscular Elect Stimulators (NMES)/Supplies

Electrodes, lead wires, adhesive tape

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

Ultraviolet Light Devices and/or Supplies

Hand-held phototherapy devices, UV light therapy panels, Multidirectional light therapy

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

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

Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing IPPB DEV

Intermittent assist devices

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 Lincare Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lincare Inc is 1568954873. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2018. The provider is doing business as Medical West Respiratory Services.

Where is Lincare Inc located?

Lincare Inc is located at 17501 E 40 Hwy Ste 224, Independence, MO 64055. The listed phone number is (816) 994-3331.

What is Lincare Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies with taxonomy code 332B00000X.

Does Lincare Inc accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

No. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Medical West Respiratory Services 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 Lincare Inc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 12 other insurers list Lincare 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 Lincare Inc was last updated on October 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.