Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Brian Close, MD

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Savannah, GA

  • NPI 1639697246
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5354 Reynolds St Ste 424
Savannah, GA 314056011
(912) 819-7010

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 6, 2021
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #88694

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639697246. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
984
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$100,296
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 372 135 $75
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 354 162 $113
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 87 83 $107
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 74 73 $166
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 73 72 $77
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 24 22 $205

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Savannah Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 118. This provider delivers 8.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$38
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
CVRx, INC. 1 $24.83
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC 1 $13.16

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$38

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
14
Patients
12
Total drug cost
$57
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 14 12 $57

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Brian Close's medical specialty?
Dr. Brian Close practices Hospitalist Physician in Savannah, GA.
Where does Dr. Brian Close practice?
Dr. Brian Close practices at 5354 Reynolds St Ste 424, Savannah, GA 314056011. Office phone: 9128197010.
What is Dr. Brian Close's NPI?
Dr. Brian Close's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639697246, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brian Close accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brian Close accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brian Close commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.