RICHARD A CLOSE M.D.
NPI 1295791382
Neurological Surgery in West Reading, PA
NPI Status: Active since April 26, 2006
Contact Information
601 SPRUCE ST
WEST READING, PA
ZIP 19611
Phone: (610) 375-4567
Fax: (610) 685-8801
- Individual
- Male
- Neurological Surgery
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About RICHARD CLOSE
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Richard Close, a provider established in West Reading, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Neurological Surgery. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1295791382 assigned on April 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207T00000X with license number MD014713E (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 13 years ago.
- NPI
- 1295791382
- Provider Name
- RICHARD A CLOSE M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 601 SPRUCE ST WEST READING, PA 19611
- Location Phone
- (610) 375-4567
- Location Fax
- (610) 685-8801
- Mailing Address
- 601 SPRUCE ST WEST READING, PA 19611
- Mailing Phone
- (610) 375-4567
- Mailing Fax
- (610) 685-8801
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 04-26-2006
- Last Update Date
- 09-06-2013
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Neurological Surgery
- Taxonomy Code
- 207T00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- MD014713E
- License State
- PA
- Taxonomy Description
- A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 093544R1X | OTHER (01) | PA | MEDICARE ID |
| 3281544 | OTHER (01) | PA | AETNA HMO |
| 116567600 | OTHER (01) | PA | US DEPT OF LABOR |
| 140001335 | OTHER (01) | PA | MEDICARE RAILROAD |
| C29669 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | PA | |
| C29669 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | PA | |
| 093544 | OTHER (01) | PA | HIGHMARK BLUE SHIELD |
| 5554 | OTHER (01) | PA | HEALTH AMERICA |
| 5431128 | OTHER (01) | PA | AETNA PPO |
| 01530101 | OTHER (01) | PA | CAPITAL B;UE CROSS |
| 0007408280001 | MEDICAID (05) | PA |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Richard Close is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Physician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 19611 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $126.34
- Minimum New Patient Price $54.64
- Maximum New Patient Price $166.87
- Average New Patient Copayment $31.58
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.66
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.71
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $68.36
- Minimum Established Patient Price $17.33
- Maximum Established Patient Price $135.84
- Average Established Patient Copayment $17.09
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.33
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.96
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
Quality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Care Plan | 32% | 93 |
| Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker or provide an advance care plan | ||
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1295791382, we treat the final digit (2) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1295791382, enumerated as an "individual" on April 26, 2006.
The provider is located at 601 SPRUCE ST WEST READING, PA 19611 and the phone number is (610) 375-4567.
Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Railroad Medicare, Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
