Kenneth R Close, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Bryan, TX

Kenneth R Close, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology" physician in Bryan, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Bryan Radiology Associates and his current practice location is 2722 Osler Blvd, Bryan, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (979) 776-8291.

Kenneth R Close is licensed to practice in Texas (license number L3942) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1295798825.

Contact Information

Kenneth R Close, MD
2722 Osler Blvd,
Bryan, TX 77802-2517
(979) 776-8291
(979) 774-7871

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Physician's Profile

Full NameKenneth R Close
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience25 Years
Location2722 Osler Blvd, Bryan, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Kenneth R Close attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295798825
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6507803632
  • Enrollment ID: I20050411000984

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kenneth R Close such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295798825NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0204XRadiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology L3942 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Joseph Regional Health CenterBryan, TXHospital
Columbus Community HospitalColumbus, TXHospital
Aspire Behavioral Health Of Conroe, LlcConroe, TXHospital
Chi St Joseph Health Burleson HospitalCaldwell, TXHospital
Grimes St Joseph Health CenterNavasota, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bryan Radiology Associates488059814310

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Kenneth R Close allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBryan Radiology Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992731178
PECOS PAC ID: 4880598143
Enrollment ID: O20031120000105

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Kenneth R Close is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Kenneth R Close, MD
2722 Osler Blvd,
Bryan, TX 77802-2517

Ph: (979) 776-8291
Kenneth R Close, MD
2722 Osler Blvd,
Bryan, TX 77802-2517

Ph: (979) 776-8291

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Ronald R Eikenhorst, MD
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Charles B Thomason, MD
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Practice Location: 2722 Osler Blvd, Bryan, TX 77802
Phone: 979-776-8291    Fax: 979-774-7871
Jason Pulnik,
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2722 Osler Blvd, Bryan, TX 77802
Phone: 979-776-8291    

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