Active NPI 1154324382 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Richard Close , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner • Pembroke Pines, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Richard Close, ARNP is a certified Nurse Practitioner practicing in Pembroke Pines, FL. With approximately 33 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1993, Richard Close delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WEST.

Richard Close is affiliated with Mori Bean And Brooks Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance, ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access, insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older). Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

Memorial Hospital West
703 N. Flamingo Road

Pembroke Pines, FL 33028

Telephone 9548447135

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Bdsmedicine Services Corp Facility NPI 1164164570

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1993

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Nurse Practitioner in Pembroke Pines, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

33 Yrs +22.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 10.1 Yrs

State Avg: 10.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

102 Specialists

Practicing in Pembroke Pines, FL (8990 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

7.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

88.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Close (33 Years) 33 Yrs

Pembroke Pines Specialty Average (10.1 Years) 10.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	64	47	$549.00	$93.50
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	52	44	$120.00	$12.01
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	52	44	$945.00	$74.00
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	30	17	$718.00	$90.65
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	23	20	$1084.00	$114.05
32557 Removal of fluid from chest cavity with insertion of indwelling catheter and imaging guidance, accessed through the skin	16	14	$900.00	$127.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	96	72	$549.00	$97.10
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	69	23	$718.00	$91.53
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	36	35	$120.00	$12.91
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	36	35	$945.00	$75.91
32557 Removal of fluid from chest cavity with insertion of indwelling catheter and imaging guidance, accessed through the skin	21	20	$900.00	$139.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	75	55	$549.00	$99.61
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	58	51	$120.00	$12.29
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	58	50	$945.00	$78.32
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	45	16	$718.00	$91.02
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	16	12	$1084.00	$119.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	62	46	$549.00	$100.43
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	49	16	$718.00	$96.31
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	47	42	$945.00	$78.83
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	46	41	$120.00	$12.46
38222 Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis	12	11	$399.00	$69.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	72	50	$549.00	$104.40
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	45	41	$120.00	$13.22
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	41	39	$945.00	$81.84
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	26	17	$718.00	$99.02
38222 Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis	19	15	$399.00	$72.11
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement	17	14	$425.00	$67.19
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	15	14	$1084.00	$130.95
32557 Removal of fluid from chest cavity with insertion of indwelling catheter and imaging guidance, accessed through the skin	13	11	$900.00	$131.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	104	81	$549.00	$103.21
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	41	26	$718.00	$99.67
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	38	37	$120.00	$13.04
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	34	33	$945.00	$79.85
32557 Removal of fluid from chest cavity with insertion of indwelling catheter and imaging guidance, accessed through the skin	13	12	$900.00	$140.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	123	90	$549.00	$101.40
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	52	47	$120.00	$12.85
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	42	38	$945.00	$90.03
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	32	19	$718.00	$95.86
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	17	16	$144.00	$16.72
32557 Removal of fluid from chest cavity with insertion of indwelling catheter and imaging guidance, accessed through the skin	13	12	$900.00	$144.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	88	76	$535.00	$102.39
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	45	25	$700.00	$99.32
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	37	36	$117.00	$12.81
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	30	29	$921.00	$111.53
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	11	11	$140.00	$16.97

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-04-05

Nurse Practitioner Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X

State License FL RN2726872

(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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

303115200 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Blue Shield

Y9051 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mori Bean And Brooks Inc

703 N Flamingo Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL 330281006

Phone: 9043995550

Mori Bean And Brooks Inc

3501 Johnson St, Hollywood, FL 330215421

Phone: 9043995550

Mori Bean And Brooks Inc

13695 Us Hwy 1, Sebastian, FL 329583230

Phone: 9043995550

Secondary Practice Locations

500 N Hiatus Rd Ste 200

Pembroke Pines, FL 330265213

Phone: 9544374800

7800 Sheridan St

Pembroke Pines, FL 330242536

Phone: 9549872000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location April 19, 2022

Registered at MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WEST, 703 N. FLAMINGO ROAD, PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33028 (Tel: 9548447135)

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Updated Practice Location December 17, 2021

Registered at 7800 SHERIDAN ST, PEMBROKE PINES, FL 330242536 (Tel: 9549872000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 05, 2021

Registered at 500 N HIATUS RD STE 200, PEMBROKE PINES, FL 330265213 (Tel: 9544374800)

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NPI Profile Active July 23, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 23, 2010

Registered at 3501 JOHNSON ST, HOLLYWOOD, FL 330215421 (Tel: 9549872000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 23, 2010

Registered at 9050 PINES BLVD, STE 200, PEMBROKE PINES, FL 330246456 (Tel: 9544374800)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 23, 2010

Recorded as RICHARD CLOSE, A.R.N.P.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 23, 2010

Nurse Practitioner (License #RN2726872 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 23, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1154324382

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 23, 2005

Last Update: April 19, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

500 N Hiatus Rd Ste 200

Pembroke Pines, FL 330265213

Phone: 9544374800

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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