DR. CAREY-WALTER FRANKLIN CLOSSON MD
NPI 1336230416
Pain Medicine - Interventional Pain Medicine in Charlotte, NC

Q: What is Carey-walter Closson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carey-walter Closson is 1336230416. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 27, 2006.

Q: What is Carey-walter Closson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pain Medicine, specializing in Interventional Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 208VP0014X.

Active since September 27, 2006PECOS Enrolled

84.48/100

CMS Quality Rating

330 BILLINGSLEY RD STE 210, CHARLOTTE, NC 28211(336) 765-6181(336) 760-2149 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 28, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 18, 2021, Feb 20, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Carey-walter Franklin Closson Md NPPES

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

DR. CAREY-WALTER FRANKLIN CLOSSON MD (NPI 1336230416) is an individual interventional pain medicine provider in Charlotte, North Carolina, licensed in Maryland (D0059643) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, and is a graduate of Drexel University College Of Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336230416

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208VP0014X

Provider Legal NameDR. CAREY-WALTER FRANKLIN CLOSSONCredential: MD

Location Address330 BILLINGSLEY RD STE 210Charlotte, NC 28211-5055

Mailing Address145 Kimel Park Dr Ste 330Winston Salem, NC 27103-6972 · (336) 765-6181 · Fax (336) 760-2149

Phone(336) 765-6181

Fax(336) 760-2149

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSDrexel University College Of MedicineGraduated 1998

Enumeration DateSeptember 27, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 28, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 28, 2024

✔ NPI 1336230416 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPain Medicine · Interventional Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208VP0014X

License✔ Licensed in MD · D0059643

Definition

Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.

330 BILLINGSLEY RD STE 210, Charlotte, NC 28211

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.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 (PECOS)

Dr. Carey-walter Franklin Closson Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID2466550314

PECOS Enrollment IDI20241009002180

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 17

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

434 services278 patients

Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers 80307

Chemistry analyzers are used to detect the presence of drugs in your system. This test involves taking a small sample of your blood or urine. The sample is then analyzed for specific substances. The results help in understanding your health condition better.

163 services152 patients

Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms G0482

A definitive drug test identifies specific drugs in your system. Advanced methods like GC/MS (Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry) and LC/MS (Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry) are used. These can distinguish between similar drugs, providing precise results.

148 services138 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

103 services103 patients

Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 64493

This procedure involves injecting medication into the facet joint in your lower back or sacral spine. It's done under imaging guidance to ensure accuracy. The aim is to alleviate pain and inflammation. It's a safe, often effective method for managing spinal discomfort.

98 services61 patients

Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level 64483

This procedure involves injecting a mix of numbing and anti-inflammatory medication into a specific nerve root in the lower back. It helps manage pain and reduce inflammation. The process is guided by imaging technology for precision.

78 services58 patients

Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement 77002

Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement is a medical procedure that uses a special X-ray technology to help accurately place a needle in the body. It's often used in biopsies, injections or other treatments to ensure precision and safety.

68 services54 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

61 services46 patients

Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint 64635

This procedure involves using imaging guidance to accurately target and destroy nerves in the lower or sacral spinal facet joint. It's done to relieve chronic back pain. The process is safe and usually effective.

51 services50 patients

Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint 64636

This procedure involves using imaging technology to locate and treat nerves in your lower spine or sacral area that may be causing pain. Each additional facet joint refers to treating more than one spinal nerve. It's a non-invasive way to manage chronic back pain.

50 services48 patients

Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance 27096

This procedure involves injecting medicine into the joint where your lower spine meets your hip bone. Using special imaging technology, the doctor ensures the medicine is delivered accurately. This can help reduce pain and inflammation in that area.

44 services37 patients

Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level 64494

This procedure involves injecting medication into the facet joints of your lower or sacral spine to manage pain. Imaging guidance ensures accurate placement. It's the second level, meaning it's done on two different joint levels.

40 services29 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

37 services28 patients

Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level 64484

This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid drug into the sacral spine nerve root. It's done under imaging guidance to ensure accuracy. The process can be repeated for each additional level of the spine to help manage pain or inflammation.

27 services21 patients

Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 64490

This procedure involves injecting medication into a joint in your upper or middle spine. It's performed under imaging guidance for precision. The aim is to reduce inflammation and pain. It's a single-level process, meaning one joint is treated at a time.

19 services15 patients

Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance 62321

This procedure involves injecting a substance into your middle or upper spine canal. It's performed under imaging guidance to ensure accuracy. The substance can help diagnose or treat various conditions, providing relief from symptoms.

16 services13 patients

A definitive drug test is a detailed analysis used to identify specific drugs in your system. It uses advanced techniques, such as gc/ms and lc/ms, to detect and distinguish between different drugs, even those with similar structures.

14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number340053

Location200 Hawthorne Lane Box 33549Charlotte, NC 28233 · Mecklenburg County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Novant Health Matthews Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Matthews, NC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number340171

Location1500 Matthews Twnshp Prkwy Box 3310Matthews, NC 28106 · Mecklenburg County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28211 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

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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.

84.48/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Individually scored

Quality

71.78

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Reported Quality Measures

Advance Care Plan

88%530 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Controlling High Blood Pressure

65%239 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

63%2,348 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

93%1,369 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan

74%1,117 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented

87%1,886 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Patients combinedPopulations: 92% · 565 patients

Patients screened: 93% · 565 patients

90%73 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling

Patients screened: 95% · 561 patients

93%561 patients

Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information

98%603 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

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

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

CAROLINAS PAIN INSTITUTE, PA

Pain Medicine (Pain Medicine)

330 BILLINGSLEY RD STE 210
CHARLOTTE, NC 28211

Mecklenburg County (336) 765-6181

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Carey-walter Closson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carey-walter Closson is 1336230416. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 27, 2006.

Where is Carey-walter Closson located?

Carey-walter Closson practices at 330 Billingsley Rd Ste 210, Charlotte, NC 28211. The listed phone number is (336) 765-6181.

What is Carey-walter Closson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pain Medicine, specializing in Interventional Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 208VP0014X.

Is Carey-walter Closson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carey-walter Closson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Carey-walter Closson accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and UnitedHealthcare list Carey-walter Closson as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Carey-walter Closson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Carey-walter Closson is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center and Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carey-walter Closson was last updated on October 28, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 months 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.