Richard Close, M.D.
NPI 1295791382 · Neurological Surgery Physician · West Reading, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Close, M.D. is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in West Reading, PA (NPI 1295791382).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295791382
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD014713E (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-26
- Last updated
- 2013-09-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Close's NPI number?
- Richard Close's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295791382, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Close's specialty?
- Richard Close is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Close located?
- Richard Close's practice location on file with NPPES is 601 Spruce St, West Reading, PA 19611-1443.
- What is Richard Close's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Close is (610) 375-4567.
- Does Richard Close accept Medicare?
- Richard Close is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Close's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Close's NPI (1295791382) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-09-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.