Provider Profile
Richard Close, A.R.N.P.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Richard Close
Listed in the NPI registry as a nurse practitioner, Richard Close, A.R.N.P. practices in Pembroke Pines, FL. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 186 Medicare patients across 237 services. The services billed most often include aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance, ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access, and insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older).
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (954) 844-7135
- Email not available
Practice Locations
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WEST 703 N. FLAMINGO ROAD
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
237 services · 186 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
64 |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36556 |
52 |
| Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 49083 |
30 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube | Procedure | 36589 |
23 |
| Drainage of fluid from chest cavity with insertion of indwelling tube using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32557 |
16 |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
52 |
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.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 nurse practitioners in Pembroke Pines 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Richard Close's specialty?
Richard Close is a nurse practitioner in Pembroke Pines, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Richard Close?
Richard Close is listed at Memorial Hospital West 703 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Richard Close?
The number on file is (954) 844-7135. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Richard Close's NPI number?
Richard Close's National Provider Identifier is 1154324382. 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
What is Richard Close's education?
Richard Close attended Other, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Richard Close been practicing?
Richard Close has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Richard Close known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard Close performs procedures including aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance, insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion and drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Richard Close confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard Close. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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