Cara Black, MD
NPI 1205802022 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Minneapolis, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cara Black, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Minneapolis, MN (NPI 1205802022).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205802022
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 41466 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
74 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 44 | $158 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 19 | $109 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 11 | $9 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$158 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 61 |
| Buprenorphine Hclbrand: Belbuca | 50 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 49 |
| Propranolol Hcl | 48 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 48 |
| Pregabalin | 47 |
| Losartan Potassium | 46 |
| Lamotriginebrand: Lamotrigine Er | 44 |
| Lurasidone Hcl | 32 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-23
- Last updated
- 2024-01-19
- Certified
- 2024-01-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cara Black's NPI number?
- Cara Black's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205802022, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cara Black's specialty?
- Cara Black is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cara Black located?
- Cara Black's practice location on file with NPPES is 2450 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454-1512.
- What is Cara Black's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cara Black is (612) 672-6400.
- Does Cara Black accept Medicare?
- Cara Black is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cara Black's NPI active?
- Yes — Cara Black's NPI (1205802022) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.