Liesl Close, MD
NPI 1578827499 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Oakland, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Liesl Close, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Oakland, CA (NPI 1578827499).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578827499
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- R73227 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Hospitals
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$911 across 4 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1001 Potrero AveSan Francisco, CA 94110-3518Phone: (628) 208-8000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-06-25
- Last updated
- 2021-10-14
- Certified
- 2021-10-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Liesl Close's NPI number?
- Liesl Close's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578827499, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Liesl Close's specialty?
- Liesl Close is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Liesl Close located?
- Liesl Close's practice location on file with NPPES is 1411 E 31st St, Oakland, CA 94602-1092.
- What is Liesl Close's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Liesl Close is (415) 353-7500.
- Does Liesl Close accept Medicare?
- Liesl Close is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Liesl Close's NPI active?
- Yes — Liesl Close's NPI (1578827499) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.