Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Elizabeth Denby Close, MD

Individual provider Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · NPI 1760697734

Dr. Elizabeth Denby Close, MD is a Family Practice in Hixson, Tennessee. Graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 2007, 19 years ago. Practices with Galen Medical Group, PC, a 122-clinician group, works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Tennessee.

Years since qualifying
19
Trained at
University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine
Licensed in
TN
In the registry since
2007
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

4980 Alpha Ln
Hixson, TN 37343-5470
Phone: (423) 870-2450
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Additional practice locations (1)

  • 1200 Pineville Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405-2645 — (423) 265-0063

Specialties & licences

Family Medicine Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207Q00000X · Licence 45475 (TN)
Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Taxonomy 207QB0002X · Licence 45475 (TN)

Record details

NPI number1760697734
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMay 13, 2007
Last updated in NPPESMay 1, 2024
Certification dateMay 1, 2024

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyFAMILY PRACTICE
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, HSC, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated 2007 (19 years in practice)
Group practice Galen Medical Group, Pc — 122 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount