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How do I go about ordering oxygen once my physician prescribes it?

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Your physician, respiratory therapist, social worker, or nurse may recommend an oxygen supplier to you, or you may look in the yellow pages under "Oxygen." When selecting an oxygen supplier, consider the following:

Do they deliver your oxygen equipment to your home?

Are they available 24 hours a day?

Will they train you in the use and care of your oxygen equipment?

Is there a specialist available to answer your questions?

Will the company automatically bill your insurance provider for the cost of your oxygen equipment?

How much will your oxygen equipment cost? This typically varies greatly depending on your needs and the specifics of your prescription.




Other frequently asked questions:

What is oxygen?
What is supplemental oxygen?
How is oxygen made and stored?
What kinds of oxygen equipment are there?
How do I use home oxygen?
How do I leave home with my oxygen equipment?
What kind of oxygen delivery devices are there?
What do I need to know of using oxygen equipment?
How heavy are portable tanks?
Can I refill the portable tank myself?
Can I drive or travel while using oxygen?
What do I do if I run out of oxygen?
Is there anything I cannot do while using oxygen?
How can I use my oxygen equipment safely?
How do I prevent skin problems while using oxygen equipment?