We have vast experience in the home medical equipment field and have demonstrated our ability to function as the leading home medical equipment company in the South Florida for over 20 years. We have been successful in growing and maintaining our managed care relationships. Central has proven to be a viable solution for growing entities looking to simplify its members’ access to home medical services

Our experienced management team is one of the organizations greatest assets as they have substantial experience in different sectors of the health care industry. Their leadership has led to the success of the organization. The Central Team includes:

Osvaldo de la Pedraja, Jr. / CEO & President

Mr. de la Pedraja, Jr. is responsible for the overall business development, operations and strategy of Central Medical Equipment Rentals, Inc. Mr. de la Pedraja founded the company in 1982 along with his parents: Osvaldo de la Pedraja, Sr., M.D. and his mother Lucrecia de la Pedraja. This Joint Commission Accredited company's main purpose is to supply a variety of durable medical equipment and supplies in the Greater Miami-Dade County area. The company quickly grew expanding it services into Broward and Palm Beach counties. This expansion and the ever present need for the coordination of home medical services throughout the State of Florida, led to the creation of EMP Medical Services Inc. a sister company of Central who is an integrated home care management organization with the ability to coordinate all components of home care services. Mr. de la Pedraja is a successful entrepreneur who has over 20 years experience in medical equipment rentals, home health care and infusion therapy markets.

Lucrecia de la Pedraja / Executive Vice President

Mrs. de la Pedraja immigrated to this country from Cuba in 1968 and along with her family worked in different sectors of the health care industry including the home medical equipment field. Mrs. de la Pedraja is responsible for planning, organizing, executing, controlling and evaluating the company’s billing and financial services activities. She ensures that national-standard codes are properly assigned to medical diagnoses and procedures and activities conform to legal and procedural requirements. She is also responsible for managing the accounts receivable function. Mrs. de la Pedraja also earned a Doctorate Degree in Mathematics and Physics from the University of Havana in Cuba.

Richard Rassi / Director, Client Services

Mr. Rassi is responsible for the company's intake and customer service area. Mr. Rassi and his staff understand the positive influence and benefit behind product knowledge, kindness, courtesy and customer relationship building. Prior to joining Central Medical Equipment Mr. Rassi studied medicine abroad. He later worked in the medical case management area with United HealthCare of Florida and Pan American Health Care specializing in the ancillary home services area.

Ralph Ruiz / Director, Distribution Center

Mr. Ruiz is responsible for day to day operations of Central Medical Equipment's Warehouse and Distribution Center. He is also responsible for purchasing and makes certain proper inventory levels are maintained. Mr. Ruiz ensures the fleet is ready to provide quality services and achieve the goals of prompt delivery and patient satisfaction. Prior to joining Central Medical Mr. Ruiz held management positions in the Durable Medical Equipment field and also worked with law enforcement