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- 11133 Dunn Rd, Dept Anesthesiology, Saint Louis, MO 63136
About Dr. Close
James M. Close, MD is a healthcare provider in Saint Louis, MO specializing in critical care (intensivists). James trained at Washington University School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. James is also listed as specializing in critical care medicine. Medicare claims data shows James provided 75 services to 49 patients. The services billed most often include critical care, first 30-74 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1083641971.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (800) 862-9980
- Email not available
Practice Locations
11133 DUNN RD DEPT ANESTHESIOLOGY
Saint Louis, MO 63136
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Critical Care Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Blood & metabolism
Brain & nerve
Brain & Nervous System
- Brain Swelling
- Fainting and syncope
- ICU Delirium and Confusion
- Ischemic stroke
- Status epilepticus
- Traumatic brain injury
Breathing & Lungs
Digestive emergencies
Environmental emergencies
Heart & Circulation
Heart & vascular
Infection & Sepsis
Infections
Injury & trauma
Lung & breathing
Medication reactions
Metabolic Emergencies
Muscle & kidney
Organ Failure
Pregnancy emergencies
Recovery
Substance emergencies
Toxicity & Trauma
Procedures & services
Airway & Breathing
- Airway Scope and Suctioning
- Breathing machine management
- Chest tube insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Tracheostomy
Airway procedures
Brain procedures
Breathing support
Consultation & Recovery
Digestive procedures
Emergency surgery
Fluid Drainage
Heart procedures
Heart support
ICU recovery
Lab tests & monitoring
Life Support
- Cardioversion for rapid heartbeat
- CPR and defibrillation
- ECMO (Heart-Lung Machine)
- Stomach Positioning for Lung Failure
- Targeted Body Cooling
- Temporary Pacemaker Placement
- Ventilator Support
Medication therapies
Medications & Infusions
Monitoring
- Bladder and Belly Pressure Check
- Brain Blood Flow Ultrasound
- Brain Pressure Monitor Placement
- Continuous Brain Wave Monitoring
- Emergency ultrasound
- Heart Pressure Catheter Monitoring
- Lumbar puncture
Nutrition & Digestion
Nutrition support
Organ Support
Vascular Access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
75 services · 49 patients · 1 distinct code
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
75 | Less often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other critical cares at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other critical cares in Saint Louis 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Washington University School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Dr. Close specialize in?
Dr. Close is a critical care (intensivists) in Saint Louis, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Close located?
Dr. Close is listed at 11133 Dunn Rd Dept Anesthesiology, Saint Louis, MO 63136. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Close's phone number?
The number on file is (800) 862-9980. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Close?
Dr. Close's National Provider Identifier is 1083641971. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Close go to medical school?
Dr. Close attended Washington University School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Close have?
Dr. Close has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Close do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Close the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Close's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Close. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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