Timothy Close, MD
NPI 1700859485 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Timothy Close, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1700859485).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700859485
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 14574 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,012 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Ultrasound Scan Behind Abdominal Cavity76770 | 239 | $66 |
| Mri Scan of Lower Spinal Canal Without Contrast72148 | 136 | $186 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan of Abdomen76700 | 110 | $84 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Head and Neck Soft Tissue76536 | 103 | $67 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan of Abdomen76705 | 95 | $57 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 89 | $32 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2720 Sunset BlvdWest Columbia, SC 29169-4810Phone: (803) 791-2460Fax: (803) 791-2519
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-11
- Last updated
- 2020-10-21
- Certified
- 2020-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Timothy Close's NPI number?
- Timothy Close's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700859485, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Timothy Close's specialty?
- Timothy Close is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Timothy Close located?
- Timothy Close's practice location on file with NPPES is 2000 Park St, Columbia, SC 29201-2011.
- What is Timothy Close's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Timothy Close is (803) 462-3770.
- Does Timothy Close accept Medicare?
- Timothy Close is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Timothy Close's NPI active?
- Yes — Timothy Close's NPI (1700859485) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.