Dr. Barry Joseph Close , OD
Optometrist • Fort Wayne, IN
Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status
According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Barry Close has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Barry Close, OD was a registered Optometrist practicing in Fort Wayne, IN. Throughout an active medical career spanning 15 years, Dr. Close provided care at the practice location at 2821 E STATE BLVD until profile deactivation on 2021-08-02.
Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, new patient complete exam of visual system. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
2821 E State Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 468054732
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Fort Wayne, IN
Practicing in Fort Wayne, IN (1644 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
92014
Established patient complete exam of visual system
|
53 | 53 | $121.70 | $119.76 |
|
92250
Photography of the retina
|
15 | 15 | $75.00 | $35.35 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X
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.
Career & Practice History Timeline
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Record deactivated on August 02, 2021
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 2821 E STATE BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN 468054732 (Tel: 2604829514)
Registered at 2821 E STATE BLVD, FORT WAYNE, IN 468054732 (Tel: 2604829514)
Recorded as BARRY CLOSE, O.D.
Optometrist (License #18001912 in IN)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
2821 E State Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 468054732
Phone: 2604829514
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