Elizabeth Close, M.D.
NPI 1760697734 · Family Medicine Physician · Hixson, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elizabeth Close, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Hixson, TN (NPI 1760697734).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1760697734
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 45475 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,916 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 | 362 | $113 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 313 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 245 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 243 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 214 | $13 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 207 | $16 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 96 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 189 | 111 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 186 | 91 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 155 | 85 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 147 | 88 |
| Omeprazole | 124 | 58 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 104 | 55 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$50 across 3 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)
- 1200 Pineville RdChattanooga, TN 37405-2645Phone: (423) 265-0063Fax: (423) 265-1060
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-13
- Last updated
- 2024-05-01
- Certified
- 2024-05-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elizabeth Close's NPI number?
- Elizabeth Close's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760697734, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elizabeth Close's specialty?
- Elizabeth Close is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Elizabeth Close located?
- Elizabeth Close's practice location on file with NPPES is 4980 Alpha Ln, Hixson, TN 37343-5470.
- What is Elizabeth Close's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elizabeth Close is (423) 870-2450.
- Does Elizabeth Close accept Medicare?
- Elizabeth Close is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elizabeth Close's NPI active?
- Yes — Elizabeth Close's NPI (1760697734) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.