Richard Black, MD
NPI 1669473955 · Internal Medicine Physician · Braintree, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Black, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Braintree, MA (NPI 1669473955).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669473955
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 71590 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,606 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 1,069 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 819 | $139 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 482 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total)80048 | 274 | $8 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 103 | $35 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 93 | $3 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 96 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 589 | 177 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 435 | 117 |
| Omeprazole | 404 | 113 |
| Lisinopril | 360 | 97 |
| Lorazepam | 301 | 61 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 278 | 78 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$41 across 3 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
- 2005-08-09
- Last updated
- 2018-11-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Black's NPI number?
- Richard Black's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669473955, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Black's specialty?
- Richard Black is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Black located?
- Richard Black's practice location on file with NPPES is 340 Wood Road, Braintree, MA 02184.
- What is Richard Black's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Black is (781) 878-5200.
- Does Richard Black accept Medicare?
- Richard Black is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Black's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Black's NPI (1669473955) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-11-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.