Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Timothy Close, MD

Diagnostic Radiology Physician (CMS: Diagnostic Radiology) · Columbia, SC

  • NPI 1700859485
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2000 Park St, Ste 202
Columbia, SC 292012011
(803) 462-3770
fax (803) 462-3771
Additional location
2720 Sunset Blvd
West Columbia, SC 291694810
(803) 791-2460
fax (803) 791-2519
Mailing address
Po Box 1247
Covington, GA 300151247

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 21, 2020
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2085R0202X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #14574

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1700859485. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
33,727
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$270,645
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml 21,427 227 $0
A9585 Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml 10,200 115 $0
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 180 177 $71
72148 Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 169 165 $181
76700 Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 132 127 $88
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views 104 101 $30
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 104 102 $291
76536 Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 92 91 $60
71250 Ct scan of chest without contrast 82 77 $111
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 78 75 $192

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in Columbia Diagnostic Radiology Physician, average services per provider: 424. This provider delivers 80× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Timothy Close's medical specialty?
Dr. Timothy Close practices Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Timothy Close practice?
Dr. Timothy Close practices at 2000 Park St, Columbia, SC 292012011. Office phone: 8034623770.
What is Dr. Timothy Close's NPI?
Dr. Timothy Close's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700859485, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Timothy Close accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Timothy Close accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Timothy Close commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9967); Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml (HCPCS A9585); Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity (HCPCS 76770). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.