Phone#: 956-567-2093
ABOUT US
Star+Plus DME is a medical equipment company dedicated to providing solutions for individuals with mobility needs. We specialize in complex rehab equipment and minor home modification solutions throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
At Star+Plus DME, we believe everyone deserves the comfort and dignity associated with independent living. Our team of experts are here to help you write the next chapter in your life story, with the satisfaction of doing so at home.
WHY CHOSE US?
Accredited by The Compliance Team
Star+Plus DME underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review and demonstrated zero deficiencies. During the visit, the reviewer evaluated compliance with TCT standards spanning several areas including competency assessments, equipment management, record retention system, infrastructure, relevant financial documentation, proof of proper licensure, security systems, databases and other administrative documentation.
“The visiting surveyor had nothing but praise for our staff and the work they have done,” said Rey Mercado, VP. “We are proud of our staff’s ongoing pursuit of providing excellent care to every patient, every time.”
Exemplary Provider® accredited status is granted exclusively to those healthcare providers who demonstrate outstanding patient care practices and compliance to comprehensive Safety-Honesty-Caring® program quality standards as verified and validated by The Compliance Team, Inc., a Medicare-authorized national healthcare accreditation organization.
What is an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)?
ATP's are experts in helping people find the best seating, mobility, and complex rehabilitation technologies needed to help you, your loved one, or your patients achieve the best comfort, fit, and overall quality of life possible.
Our ATP's are fully certified by the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA), which ensures that you always get the highest quality of support & up-to-date information.
Home Accessibility
Certified Aging in Place Specialists understand the unique needs of the older adult population and are knowledgeable about aging-in-place home modifications, common remodeling projects and solutions to common barriers.
Certified Professional Billers and Coders
Medical coding and billing accuracy is key to optimal, ethical reimbursement, which makes them an integral part of the our organization. This dual certification comes with high expectations, trust and respect.
Certified Managed Care Nurses
Managed care refers to the approaches taken to optimize the delivery of healthcare benefits and increase the quality of care. Managed care principles are utilized by a wide variety of organizations such as PPO's, Hospitals, Medicare and Medicaid programs, Nursing Homes, and HMO's.
Our Managed Care Nurses serve as a liaison between patients, doctors, healthcare providers and insurance companies. In contrast to direct patient care, at the beside, their role is to advocate for all patients enrolled in the healthcare delivery system.
RESNA
RESNA, the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America, is the premier professional organization dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of people with disabilities through increasing access to technology solutions. RESNA advances the field by offering certification, continuing education, and professional development; developing assistive technology standards; promoting research and public policy; and sponsoring forums for the exchange of information and ideas to meet the needs of our multidisciplinary constituency. RESNA is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit membership association.
NAWCO
The National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy® (NAWCO) is dedicated to the advancement and promotion of excellence in the delivery of wound care and ostomy to the consumer through credentialing proficiency of health care practitioners.
The mission of the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy is to develop and administer a certification process of the highest standard to measure knowledge mastery of wound care and ostomy management.
Chamber of Commerce
This official Chamber of Commerce badge shows Star Plus is a verified and trusted member of the community. It allows our customers to know our business is trustworthy.
ISO 9001 Certified
ISO 9001 is an international standard for defining a quality management system (QMS). It outlines various criteria (or standards) to define quality management principles such as focusing on the customer, optimizing leadership and management within the organization, improving and fine-tuning internal processes, and general methods of continuous improvement.
Why ISO 9001 is important
Being certified to ISO 9001 standard is an internationally recognized symbol of prestige and quality assurance. Certified organizations are assumed to have achieved a consistent system for ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.