Quick answers
- Which hospitals does David R. Close work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists David R. Close at 5 hospitals: Covenant Childrens Hospital, Covenant Hospital Plainview, Covenant Medical Center, Grace Surgical Hospital and University Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does David R. Close see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Lubbock, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is David R. Close's specialty?
- Medicare lists Hematology/Oncology as the primary specialty.
- Does David R. Close accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David R. Close accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for David R. Close?
- (806) 725-5844, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is David R. Close's NPI number?
- 1326002130. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where David R. Close works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David R. Close at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Covenant Childrens HospitalLubbock, TX · Children's Hospital · CCN 453306
- Covenant Hospital PlainviewPlainview, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450539
- Covenant Medical CenterLubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450040
- Grace Surgical HospitalLubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450162
- University Medical CenterLubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450686
Practice locations
Addresses where David R. Close is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 2215 Nashville AveLubbock, TX 79410 (806) 725‑5844
- 4101 22nd PlLubbock, TX 79410 (806) 725‑8000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David R. Close as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Covenant Medical Group233 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
Other hematologist-oncologists in Lubbock
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lubbock, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver |
| Graduation year | 1972 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326002130 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians