DMEPOS (Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies)

CARF accreditation for DMEPOS suppliers

CARF is proud to participate with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in its efforts to ensure that Medicare beneficiaries have access to high quality DMEPOS and related services.

All DMEPOS suppliers participating in Medicare Part B must be accredited by October 1, 2009. If you are not accredited by that date, CMS will revoke your National Supplier Clearinghouse (NSC) number and Medicare billing privileges.

Apply for accreditation online

The application for accreditation, called the Intent to Survey, can now be completed and submitted online through CARF's secure and accessible web portal, CustomerConnect.carf.org.

Before you log on to Customer Connect for the first time, please contact a DMEPOS resource specialist to set up access to your organization’s unique site.

Learn more about the online Intent to Survey on the DMEPOS frequently asked questions page.

Read an overview of CARF accreditation for DMEPOS suppliers

Read the steps to CARF DMEPOS accreditation

Find answers to frequently asked questions about CARF DMEPOS accreditation

Download the DMEPOS standards manual (PDF, 1.34 MB)

Answer the survey preparation questions on the self-evaluation form (rich text format, 593 KB)

Read a news release announcing CARF named national deeming authority for suppliers of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies

Learn more about CARF in the Answering your questions about CARF International DMEPOS accreditation brochure (PDF, 235 KB)

Open a CMS document Deemed accreditation organizations for suppliers of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (PDF, 41 KB)

Learn about becoming a CARF DMEPOS surveyor

Need more information? Contact us at dmepos@carf.org