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Dr. David R. Close, MD

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Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (1972)

Professional interests include: non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, cancer, rectal problems, and more.

4101 22nd Place
Lubbock, TX 79410

(806) 725-8000

Dr. David R. Close, MD is a medical oncologist in Lubbock, TX specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. He graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 1972 and has 54 years of experience. Dr. David R. Close, MD is affiliated with Providence, Joe Arrington Cancer Center and COVENANT MEDICAL GROUP.

Office Locations

4101 22nd Place
Lubbock, TX 79410

(806) 725-8000

(806) 723-6462

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Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David R. Close, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. David R. Close, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David R. Close, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lubbock, TX during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David R. Close, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1883
hospital care	348
inpatient care	348

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David R. Close, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lubbock, TX during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David R. Close, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1611
hospital care	145
inpatient care	145

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Close, MD.

**Gender**
Male	245
Female	480

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	606
Black	26
Hispanic	78
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	290
85 and over	91
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Close, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David R. Close, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lubbock, TX during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David R. Close, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1503
hospital care	340
inpatient care	340

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Close, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	485

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	614
Black	23
Hispanic	74
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	283
From 75 to 84	286
85 and over	91
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Close, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David R. Close, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lubbock, TX during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David R. Close, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1538
hospital care	296
inpatient care	296

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Close, MD.

**Gender**
Male	538
Female	972

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1240
Black	50
Hispanic	194
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	576
From 75 to 84	570
85 and over	234
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Close, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David R. Close, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lubbock, TX during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David R. Close, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1643
hospital care	407
inpatient care	407

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Close, MD.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	495

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	616
Black	27
Hispanic	104
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	303
From 75 to 84	297
85 and over	100
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Close, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David R. Close, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lubbock, TX during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David R. Close, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1600
hospital care	293
inpatient care	293

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Close, MD.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	508

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	612
Black	26
Hispanic	110
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	287
85 and over	104
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Close, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David R. Close, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lubbock, TX during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David R. Close, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1681
hospital care	316
inpatient care	316

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Close, MD.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	474

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	571
Black	25
Hispanic	105
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	301
From 75 to 84	263
85 and over	102
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Close, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David R. Close, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lubbock, TX during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David R. Close, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1678
hospital care	197
inpatient care	197

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Close, MD.

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	474

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	565
Black	22
Hispanic	107
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	275
85 and over	105
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Close, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David R. Close, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lubbock, TX during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David R. Close, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1443
hospital care	205
inpatient care	205

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Close, MD.

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	404

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	496
Black	24
Hispanic	88
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	275
From 75 to 84	230
85 and over	77
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Close, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David R. Close, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lubbock, TX during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David R. Close, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1367
hospital care	184
inpatient care	184

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Close, MD.

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	396

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	519
Black	15
Hispanic	84
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	240
85 and over	73
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Close, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David R. Close, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lubbock, TX during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David R. Close, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1251
hospital care	160
inpatient care	160

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Close, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	465
Black	14
Hispanic	72
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	211
85 and over	69
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Close, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	58

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David R. Close, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David R. Close, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lubbock, TX were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	1563
hospital care	262
inpatient care	262

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Close, MD.

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	458

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	22
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	573
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	92
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	268
85 and over	95
Less than 65	54
65 to 74	286

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David R. Close, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David R. Close, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	8
Cancer	47

Education & Training

Dr. David R. Close, MD graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 1972. He completed residency at Baylor University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (1972)

Residency: Baylor University Medical Center (1975)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David R. Close, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Joe Arrington Cancer Center

COVENANT MEDICAL GROUP

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. David R. Close, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Superior Health Plan, Humana Medicare Advantage, WellCare, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, MultiPlan, Texas True Choice, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Great-West Healthcare, Galaxy Health Network, Medicaid, Cigna, Community Care Network (CCN), Molina Healthcare, TRICARE, Accountable Health Plans, HealthSmart, First Health, Beech Street, WellPoint, Presbyterian Commercial, Universal American HMO PPO PFFS, Covenant Employees Self-Funded - Baylor Scott and White, Covenant Health Advantage MA Offered by BSWHP, BCBS NM COUPE, Presbyterian Other Commercial Exchange, BCBS NM Turquoise Care, OMNI, Texas Mutual Workers Compensation Limited Providers, CapStar, Baylor Scott and White Health Plan HMO PPO Exchange, Presbyterian NM Turquoise Care, Aetna Choice POS II Covenant Employees, Baylor Scott and White Health Plan Premier, Aetna West Texas Preferred, BCBS NM PPO, Wayland Baptist Student Athletes, Wayland Baptist Imagine Health Commercial, Care Improvement Plus Medicare Special Needs SRPN and Imagine Health Commercial Wayland Baptist University.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. David R. Close, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

Superior Health Plan

Humana Medicare Advantage

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

MultiPlan

Texas True Choice

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Great-West Healthcare

Galaxy Health Network

Medicaid

Cigna

Community Care Network (CCN)

Molina Healthcare

TRICARE

Accountable Health Plans

HealthSmart

First Health

Beech Street

WellPoint

Presbyterian Commercial

Universal American HMO PPO PFFS

Covenant Employees Self-Funded - Baylor Scott and White

Covenant Health Advantage MA Offered by BSWHP

BCBS NM COUPE

Presbyterian Other Commercial Exchange

BCBS NM Turquoise Care

OMNI

Texas Mutual Workers Compensation Limited Providers

CapStar

Baylor Scott and White Health Plan HMO PPO Exchange

Presbyterian NM Turquoise Care

Aetna Choice POS II Covenant Employees

Baylor Scott and White Health Plan Premier

Aetna West Texas Preferred

BCBS NM PPO

Wayland Baptist Student Athletes

Wayland Baptist Imagine Health Commercial

Care Improvement Plus Medicare Special Needs SRPN

Imagine Health Commercial Wayland Baptist University

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David R. Close, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Genentech USA, Inc.	$571 Gazyva $278	Avastin $70	Rituxan $57	Venclexta $48	TECENTRIQ $39	Other $78
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$484 TASIGNA $190	SANDOSTATIN LAR $88	TAFINLAR $79	RYDAPT $33	VOTRIENT $24	Other $70
Pfizer Inc.	$252 BOSULIF $89	XTANDI $79	TALZENNA $24	DAURISMO $21	ORGOVYX $21	Other $19
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$239 ZYTIGA $100	IMBRUVICA $84	Erleada $13	DARZALEX $13	YONDELIS $11	Other $18
Amgen Inc.	$184 XGEVA $110	Vectibix $60	Kyprolis $14
Other	$1,477 ZYTIGA $100	EMPLICITI $91	ADCETRIS $84	NINLARO $80	LYNPARZA $73	Other $1,049

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,737
Education	$470

Research Payments

Dr. David R. Close, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $2,750.

Biography

Dr. David Close practices adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology in Lubbock, TX. Dr. Close is a graduate of the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. He trained at Baylor University Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington for residency. Areas of expertise for Dr. Close include non-hodgkin's lymphoma, lymphedema, and tumor. He accepts Amerigroup, Blue California, HealthSmart, and more. He has received professional recognition including the following: Texas Super Doctors. Dr. Close is professionally affiliated with Providence. He has an open panel in Lubbock, TX according to Doctor.com.