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MARLA CLOSE O.D.
NPI 1962959890
Optometrist in Alliance, OH

Active since September 08, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
70.44/100
CMS Quality Rating
985 S SAWBURG AVE, ALLIANCE, OH 44601(330) 823-1680 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 8, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Marla Close O.d. NPPES

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

MARLA CLOSE O.D. (NPI 1962959890) is an individual optometrist in Alliance, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (OPT6447) and active in the NPI registry since September 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Southern College Of Optometry (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962959890
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameMARLA CLOSECredential: O.D.
Location Address985 S SAWBURG AVEAlliance, OH 44601-3515
Mailing Address985 S Sawburg AveAlliance, OH 44601-3515
Phone(330) 823-1680
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSSouthern College Of OptometryGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateSeptember 8, 2016
✔ NPI 1962959890 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · OPT6447
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
985 S SAWBURG AVE, Alliance, OH 44601
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Marla Mcnutt

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Marla Close O.d. 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 ID7012296445
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161108000377
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 2

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 straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
55 services52 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.
30 services29 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 44601 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
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

70.44/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality88.75
Improvement Activities40
Cost16.48

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

CELESTINE ROSE MILLER OD
Optometrist
985 S SAWBURG AVE
ALLIANCE, OH 44601
Stark County (330) 823-1680
DR. LIANA ALLABADI O.D.
Optometrist
985 S SAWBURG AVE
ALLIANCE, OH 44601
Stark County (330) 823-1680
DR. JASMINE BARKER OD
Optometrist
985 S SAWBURG AVE
ALLIANCE, OH 44601
Stark County (330) 823-1680
STEPHANIE CHIANG O.D
Optometrist
985 S SAWBURG AVE
ALLIANCE, OH 44601
Stark County (330) 823-1680

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 Marla Close's NPI number?

The NPI number for Marla Close is 1962959890. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 8, 2016. The provider is also known as Marla Mcnutt.

Where is Marla Close located?

Marla Close practices at 985 S Sawburg Ave, Alliance, OH 44601. The listed phone number is (330) 823-1680.

What is Marla Close's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Marla Close enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Marla Close is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Marla Close accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 5 other insurers list Marla Close 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Marla Close was last updated on September 8, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.