PAP Therapy Systems & Supplies

Maier Family Pharmacy now supplies CPAP & BiPAP equipment.  Our ability to access a wide variety of masks insures our patients will have a comfortable night's sleep while receiving their respiratory therapy.

All CPAP and BiPAP systems are setup by our on-staff respiratory therapist and include education about the therapy in relationship to each patients needs.  Our therapist performs a mask fit to ensure proper pressures are maintained while the patient is using their system.

Auto-CPAP supply delivery

CPAP and BiPAP patients have the opportunity to be sent new masks & headgear, tubing and other supplies on an automatic schedule that corresponds to each patients insurance payment schedule.  Our respiratory therapist can also visit whenever needed to make sure all equipment is in proper order and to answer any questions regarding the usage and benefits to CPAP therapy.

While we do carry some masks in stock, it may take up to two-three business days to receive non-stocked masks, headgear and parts.

Rx Needed...

All PAP Therapy equipment and supplies require at least a prescription.  To process insurance claims, we will need evidentiary information such as a copy of a sleep study.  Contact us for more details at 712-881-1033.

Required PAP Therapy Information

How is obstructive sleep apnea diagnosed?

OSA must be diagnosed by an attended, facility based polysomnogram, and the patient must meet one of the following Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) criteria:

1. AHI >– 15 events per hour

2. AHI from 5 to 14 events per hour with documented symptoms of: A) excessive daytime sleepiness, impaired cognition, mood disorders or insomnia; or B) documented hypertension, ischemic heart disease or history of stroke.

What is Medicare’s definition of AHI?

The AHI is defined as the average number of episodes of apnea and hypopnea per hour, and must be based on a minimum of two hours of recording time without the use of a positive airway pressure device, reported by polysomnogram.

Apnea is defined as the cessation of airflow for at least 10 seconds as documented on a polysomnogram. Hypopnea is defined as an abnormal respiratory event lasting at least 10 seconds and associated with at least a 30% reduction in thoracoabdominal movement or airflow as compared to baseline, and with at least a 4% decrease in oxygen saturation.

CPAP and BiPAP systems and supplies can only be dispensed with a prescription.  Maier Family Pharmacy requires a copy of the patient's split sleep study for all new CPAP orders.  The sleep study is also needed for ongoing billing of patient supplies like masks, tubing and filters.  CPAP prescriptions are generally written by the patient's physician after a recommendation from a certified sleep lab therapist or technician.  If a patient is requiring a new mask, tubing or filters, please write a prescription for Mask and supplies. 

Please fax all sleep study information along with a prescription to: 712-881-1206.

Note: In most cases, CPAP setups require 2-4 days to verify insurance coverage, configure equipment, and order the correct mask for the patient.  The patient will be contacted for a setup time and date from our respiratory therapist.

Maier Family Pharmacy does not perform sleep studies.  Physicians or patients can order sleep studies through the area hospital sleep labs or by an independent firm. Qualifying information must include the AHI#

Mask Styles