MR. RICHARD CLOSE A.R.N.P.
NPI 1154324382
Nurse Practitioner in Pembroke Pines, FL

Q: What is Richard Close's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Close is 1154324382. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2005.

Q: What is Richard Close's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Close was last updated on April 19, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since May 23, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WEST, 703 N. FLAMINGO ROAD, PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33028(954) 844-7135 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 19, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 19, 2022, Dec 17, 2021, Apr 5, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Mr. Richard Close A.r.n.p. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MR. RICHARD CLOSE A.R.N.P. (NPI 1154324382) is an individual nurse practitioner in Pembroke Pines, Florida, licensed in Florida (RN2726872) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Regional Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154324382

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy363L00000X

Provider Legal NameMR. RICHARD CLOSECredential: A.R.N.P.

Location AddressMEMORIAL HOSPITAL WEST, 703 N. FLAMINGO ROADPembroke Pines, FL 33028

Mailing Address500 N Hiatus Rd Ste 200Pembroke Pines, FL 33026-5213 · (954) 437-4800 · Fax (954) 437-6628

Phone(954) 844-7135

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993

Enumeration DateMay 23, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateApril 19, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 5, 2022

✔ NPI 1154324382 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363L00000X

License✔ Licensed in FL · RN2726872

Definition

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WEST, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1500 N Hiatus Rd Ste 200Pembroke Pines, FL 33026-5213 · Phone (954) 437-4800

Location 27800 Sheridan StPembroke Pines, FL 33024-2536 · Phone (954) 987-2000 · Fax (954) 437-6628

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid303115200FL

OtherY9051FL · Blue Cross Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Richard Close A.r.n.p. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5092756312

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050517000962

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 32555

This procedure, known as a thoracentesis, involves removing fluid from the space between the lungs and chest wall, called the pleural space. It's performed under imaging guidance to ensure precision. It can help diagnose conditions or relieve symptoms like shortness of breath.

64 services47 patients

Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 36556

This procedure involves placing a thin tube into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest, to administer medication or fluids. It's done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. It's a standard, safe procedure for individuals aged 5 and above.

52 services44 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.

52 services44 patients

Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 49083

This procedure involves removing excess fluid from your abdominal cavity, which can relieve discomfort. A specialist uses imaging technology to guide a thin needle into the right spot. The fluid is then drained out safely.

30 services17 patients

Removal of tunneled central venous tube 36589

A tunneled central venous tube removal is a procedure to take out a long, thin tube that was previously placed in a large vein in your body. This tube helps deliver medication or nutrition. The removal is usually quick and done under local anesthesia.

23 services20 patients

Drainage of fluid from chest cavity with insertion of indwelling tube using imaging guidance 32557

This procedure involves removing fluid from your chest cavity, which is the space around your lungs. A small tube is inserted, under image guidance, to drain the fluid. This tube stays in place to prevent fluid buildup, aiding in your breathing and comfort.

16 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Memorial Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hollywood, FL

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number100038

Location3501 Johnson StHollywood, FL 33021 · Broward County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hospital West

Acute Care Hospitals · Pembroke Pines, FL

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number100281

Location703 N Flamingo RdPembroke Pines, FL 33028 · Broward County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33028 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$91.69 typical visit price

range $58.56 – $179.05

Typical copayment $22.92 (range $14.64 – $44.76)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$103.21 typical visit price

range $18.44 – $144.68

Typical copayment $25.80 (range $4.61 – $36.17)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Prevention of Central Venous Catheter (CVC) - Related Bloodstream Infections

Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who undergo central venous catheter (CVC) insertion for whom CVC was inserted with all elements of maximal sterile barrier technique, hand hygiene, skin preparation and, if ultrasound is used, sterile ultrasound…

100%53 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

BDSMEDICINE SERVICES CORP

Internal Medicine

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WEST, 703 N FLAMINGO ROAD
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33028

Broward County (954) 436-5000

ELITSA IVANOVA MD

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)