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Neurosurgery

Liesl N. Close, MD

Works at hospitals in Oakland, CA · California

Summary

Liesl N. Close, MD (Neurosurgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Oakland, CA. NPI 1578827499. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Liesl N. Close, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

NeurosurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
14Years since medical school (graduated 2012)
Oregon Health Sciences University School Of MedicineMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Alameda Health SystemGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Liesl N. Close work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Liesl N. Close at 1 hospital: Highland Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Liesl N. Close see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Oakland, CA and Alameda, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Liesl N. Close's specialty?
Medicare lists Neurosurgery as the primary specialty.
Does Liesl N. Close accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Liesl N. 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 Liesl N. Close?
(510) 437-4800, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Liesl N. Close's NPI number?
1578827499. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Liesl N. Close works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Liesl N. Close at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Liesl N. Close is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Liesl N. Close as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Alameda Health System601 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other neurosurgeons in Oakland

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Oakland, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolOregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2012
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1578827499
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians