FIRST CHOICE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, INC.
NPI 1821051517
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies - Oxygen Equipment & Supplies in Galesburg, IL

Q: What is First Choice Medical Equipment, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for First Choice Medical Equipment, Inc. is 1821051517. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2006. The provider is doing business as AeroCare.

Q: What is First Choice Medical Equipment, 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 April 11, 2006

1968 N HENDERSON ST, GALESBURG, IL 61401(309) 213-0043(309) 344-6065 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 15, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 15, 2026, Sep 23, 2021, Jul 25, 2018 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

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About First Choice Medical Equipment, Inc. NPPES

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

FIRST CHOICE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, INC. (NPI 1821051517), doing business as Aerocare, is a healthcare organization registered as an oxygen equipment & supplies in Galesburg, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. The organization lists Wendy Russalesi, Cco, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821051517

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy332BX2000X

Legal Business NameFIRST CHOICE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, INC.

Location Address1968 N HENDERSON STGalesburg, IL 61401-1325

Mailing Address555 E North Ln Ste 5075Conshohocken, PA 19428-2490

Phone(309) 213-0043

Fax(309) 344-6065

Organization SubpartYesParent: Aerocare Holdings Llc

Authorized OfficialWendy RussalesiCco · (484) 246-9499

Enumeration DateApril 11, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMay 15, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 15, 2026

✔ NPI 1821051517 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

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

Taxonomy Code332BX2000X

Also ListedDurable Medical Equipment & Medical SuppliesTaxonomy 332B00000X

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

1968 N HENDERSON ST, Galesburg, IL 61401

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAerocare

Other Identifiers 1

Other04832010IL · Bcbs

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 32

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories First Choice Medical Equipment Inc carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

First Choice Medical Equipment Inc

DMEPOS supplier · Galesburg, IL

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Does not accept Medicare assignment

First Choice Medical Equipment 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)20588735

Medicare Participant SinceApril 28, 2004

Supplier Location1968 N Henderson StGalesburg, IL 61401

Phone(309) 344-6000

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

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

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

(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

Wheelchair Seating/Cushions

Wheelchair seat cushions, Wheelchair bank cushions, Wheelchair padded armrests

Tracheotomy Supplies

Tracheostomy care kits

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

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

J & S KELLY GALESBURG L.L.C.

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies (Oxygen Equipment & Supplies)

1968 N HENDERSON ST
GALESBURG, IL 61401

Knox County (309) 341-1117

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 First Choice Medical Equipment, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for First Choice Medical Equipment, Inc. is 1821051517. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2006. The provider is doing business as AeroCare.

Where is First Choice Medical Equipment, Inc. located?

First Choice Medical Equipment, Inc. is located at 1968 N Henderson St, Galesburg, IL 61401. The listed phone number is (309) 213-0043.

What is First Choice Medical Equipment, 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 First Choice Medical Equipment, Inc. accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

No. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, First Choice Medical Equipment 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 First Choice Medical Equipment, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Medica and UnitedHealthcare list First Choice Medical Equipment, 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 First Choice Medical Equipment, Inc. was last updated on May 15, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.