Doctor Profile

Primary Care · Nurse Practitioner

Richard Close

NP · Nurse Practitioner
13695 US HWY 1
Sebastian, FL 32958
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 33+ Years Practicing
185
Medicare Patients / yr
5
Procedures Billed
33
Years Practicing
2
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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What Richard Close, NP Does

Richard Close, NP served 185 Medicare patients across 258 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 46% below the average Nurse Practitioner in Florida (342 patients across 9,876 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance (32555)9672
Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance (49083)6923
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (36556)3635
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)3635
Drainage of fluid from chest cavity with insertion of indwelling tube using imaging guidance (32557)2120

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Richard Close, NP billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Richard Close, NP is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Memorial Hospital West

Pembroke Pines, FL
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Memorial Regional Hospital

Hollywood, FL
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Richard Close, NP practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Richard Close, NP offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 13695 US HWY 1, Sebastian, FL 32958
Phone: (904) 399-5550

Area Safety Grade

A+

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

34 min

Average commute time in this zip · 87% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

52.9134

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Primary Care Doctors near 32958, FL

If Richard Close, NP isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest primary care doctors near 32958, FL:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Katiusca ChavezInternal Medicine351<1 mi
Edgard ChavezInternal Medicine156<1 mi
Jennifer L. LangPhysician Assistant76<1 mi
Rohan DangFamily Practice<1 mi
Izdean MuflehInternal Medicine395<1 mi
Anthony F. RomanoNurse Practitioner165<1 mi

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How to Use This Information

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Richard Close: Common Questions

Does Richard Close, NP accept Medicare?
Yes. Richard Close, NP is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Richard Close, NP depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 32958, FL →
Where is Richard Close, NP's office?
Richard Close, NP practices at 13695 US HWY 1, Sebastian, FL 32958. Phone: (904) 399-5550.
What Medicare plans does Richard Close, NP accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (904) 399-5550 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 32958, FL to see available options.
Does Richard Close, NP offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Richard Close, NP as offering telehealth. Call the office at (904) 399-5550 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Richard Close, NP?
Richard Close, NP graduated in 1993 and has been practicing for approximately 33 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Richard Close, NP treated 185 Medicare patients across 5 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Richard Close, NP is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (904) 399-5550 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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