Carey-Walter Closson, MD
NPI 1336230416 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Charlotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carey-Walter Closson, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Charlotte, NC (NPI 1336230416).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336230416
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0059643 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,451 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 434 | $127 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 163 | $61 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0482 | 148 | $195 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 103 | $178 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64493 | 98 | $137 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 169 | 106 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 125 | 82 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 122 | 71 |
| Gabapentin | 108 | 50 |
| Pregabalin | 94 | 69 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 93 | 59 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,332 across 38 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-27
- Last updated
- 2024-10-28
- Certified
- 2024-10-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carey-Walter Closson's NPI number?
- Carey-Walter Closson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336230416, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carey-Walter Closson's specialty?
- Carey-Walter Closson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carey-Walter Closson located?
- Carey-Walter Closson's practice location on file with NPPES is 330 Billingsley Rd Ste 210, Charlotte, NC 28211-5055.
- What is Carey-Walter Closson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carey-Walter Closson is (336) 765-6181.
- Does Carey-Walter Closson accept Medicare?
- Carey-Walter Closson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carey-Walter Closson's NPI active?
- Yes — Carey-Walter Closson's NPI (1336230416) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.