LOUIS WARD CLOSE M.D.
NPI 1497787097
Ophthalmology in Dickson, TN
Active since July 06, 2006
About Louis Ward Close M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
LOUIS WARD CLOSE M.D. (NPI 1497787097) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Dickson, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (MD9673) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006.
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1497787097
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameLOUIS WARD CLOSECredential: M.D.
Location Address112 HIGHWAY 70 EDickson, TN 37055-2034
Mailing Address112 Highway 70 EDickson, TN 37055-2034 · (615) 446-9988
Phone(615) 446-9988
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1497787097 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses
★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · MD9673
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
112 HIGHWAY 70 E, Dickson, TN 37055
Other Identifiers 3
Medicare UPINB03312TN
Medicaid3168948TN
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified3168948TN
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
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Counseling on Antioxidant Supplement
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or their caregiver(s) who were counseled within 12 months on the benefits and/or risks of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) formulation for…
44%417 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Dilated Macular Examination
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who had a dilated macular examination performed which included documentation of the presence or absence of macular thickening or geographic atrophy or…
24%417 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
100%68 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Documentation of Presence or Absence of Macular Edema and Level of Severity of Retinopathy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed which included documentation of the level of severity of retinopathy and the presence or absence of macular edema during…
25%24 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
86%687 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%163 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
39%168 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months
100%77 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
68%168 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
39%168 patients2/55-star benchmark: 79%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 373 patients
0%373 patients5/55-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.
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 Louis Close's NPI number?
The NPI number for Louis Close is 1497787097. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 6, 2006.
Where is Louis Close located?
Louis Close practices at 112 Highway 70 E, Dickson, TN 37055. The listed phone number is (615) 446-9988.
What is Louis Close's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Louis Close was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.
# Louis Ward Close, M.D. · NPI 1497787097
Ophthalmology physician in Dickson, Tennessee. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since July 6, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1497787097 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** July 6, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology · taxonomy 207W00000X
- **State license:** MD9673 (Tennessee)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 112 HIGHWAY 70 E, Dickson, TN 37055-2034
- **Phone:** (615) 446-9988
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** July 8, 2007
- **Other identifiers:** Medicare UPIN B03312 (TN); Medicaid 3168948 (TN); Medicare ID-Type Unspecified 3168948 (TN)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1497787097) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.