Kirby Black, MD
NPI 1457771867 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kirby Black, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1457771867).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457771867
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
391 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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 | 206 | $165 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 90 | $114 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 73 | $200 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 22 | $67 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $67–$200 (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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 72 | 70 |
| Cefdinir | 70 | 66 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 45 | 45 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 39 | 39 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 33 | 33 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 32 | 32 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 20 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$71 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-24
- Last updated
- 2017-04-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kirby Black's NPI number?
- Kirby Black's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457771867, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kirby Black's specialty?
- Kirby Black is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kirby Black located?
- Kirby Black's practice location on file with NPPES is 320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4756.
- What is Kirby Black's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kirby Black is (412) 359-3131.
- Does Kirby Black accept Medicare?
- Kirby Black is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kirby Black's NPI active?
- Yes — Kirby Black's NPI (1457771867) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-04-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.