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Based in Columbia, SC, Timothy P Close, MD is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Timothy graduated from University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 1983.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Close?
Dr. Close is a diagnostic radiology in Columbia, SC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Close's address?
Dr. Close is listed at 2000 PARK ST STE 202, Columbia, SC 29201. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Close?
The number on file is (803) 462-3770. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Close?
Dr. Close's National Provider Identifier is 1700859485. 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 train?
Dr. Close attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Close have?
Dr. Close has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Close perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Close performs imaging including complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity and mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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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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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (803) 462-3770
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2000 PARK ST STE 202
Columbia, SC 29201
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
26,992 services · 1,845 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
239 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
136 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76700 |
110 |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
103 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76705 |
95 |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
89 |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
89 |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
88 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
74 |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | Imaging | 73721 |
62 |
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 diagnostic radiology specialists at this location 5
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 diagnostic radiology specialists in Columbia 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.