SAMARITAN HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
NPI 1700866423
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies in Bossier City, LA

Q: What is Distinct Home Health Care Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Distinct Home Health Care Inc is 1700866423. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 19, 2006. The provider is doing business as Samaritan Home Medical Equipment.

Q: What is Distinct Home Health Care Inc's specialty?

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

Active since January 19, 2006

1919 BENTON RD, BOSSIER CITY, LA 71111(318) 752-2112(318) 752-2344 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 27, 2020, Oct 2, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Samaritan Home Medical Equipment NPPES

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

SAMARITAN HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT (NPI 1700866423) is a healthcare organization registered as a durable medical equipment & medical supplies in Bossier City, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. The organization lists Robin L Menchen, Chief Executive Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700866423

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy332B00000X

Legal Business NameDISTINCT HOME HEALTH CARE INC

Location Address1919 BENTON RDBossier City, LA 71111-3518

Mailing AddressPo Box 27968Salt Lake City, UT 84127-0968 · (407) 246-1226 · Fax (407) 648-2297

Phone(318) 752-2112

Fax(318) 752-2344

Organization SubpartYesParent: Rotech Healthcare Inc

Authorized OfficialRobin L MenchenChief Executive Officer · (407) 822-4600

Enumeration DateJanuary 19, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 26, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 26, 2024

✔ NPI 1700866423 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 5

★ Primary SpecialtyDurable Medical Equipment & Medical SuppliesSuppliers

Taxonomy Code332B00000X

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.

Also ListedDurable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies · Customized EquipmentTaxonomy 332BC3200X

Also ListedDurable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies · Parenteral & Enteral NutritionTaxonomy 332BP3500X

Also ListedDurable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies · Oxygen Equipment & SuppliesTaxonomy 332BX2000X

Also ListedProsthetic/Orthotic SupplierTaxonomy 335E00000X

1919 BENTON RD, Bossier City, LA 71111

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsSamaritan Home Medical Equipment

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1141950LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, CHRISTUS Health Plan, HMO Louisiana and more.Insurance ›

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 46

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

Samaritan Home Medical Equipment

DMEPOS supplier · Bossier City, LAOperated by Distinct Home Health Care Inc

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Does not accept Medicare assignment

Samaritan Home Medical Equipment 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)20638745

Medicare Participant SinceJanuary 1, 1998

Supplier Location1919 Benton RdBossier City, LA 71111

Phone(318) 752-2112

Provider TypeOxygen & Equipment

Supplier Specialties

Medical Supply Company Other

Medicare Product Categories

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

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Pumps/Supplies

Wound care sets, Pumps, Canisters

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

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

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

Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items

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 Distinct Home Health Care Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Distinct Home Health Care Inc is 1700866423. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 19, 2006. The provider is doing business as Samaritan Home Medical Equipment.

Where is Distinct Home Health Care Inc located?

Distinct Home Health Care Inc is located at 1919 Benton Rd, Bossier City, LA 71111. The listed phone number is (318) 752-2112.

What is Distinct Home Health Care Inc's specialty?

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

Does Distinct Home Health Care Inc accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

No. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Samaritan Home Medical Equipment 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 Distinct Home Health Care Inc accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, CHRISTUS Health Plan, HMO Louisiana and UnitedHealthcare list Distinct Home Health Care 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 Distinct Home Health Care Inc was last updated on February 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.