James Black, MD
NPI 1831159789 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Black, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1831159789).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831159789
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G1282 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
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
1,048 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 283 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 270 | $124 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 223 | $14 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 98 | $193 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 91 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 269 | 84 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 191 | 40 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 93 | 29 |
| Flecainide Acetate | 77 | 22 |
| Losartan Potassium | 74 | 27 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 57 | 15 |
| Lisinopril |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-24
- Last updated
- 2022-08-02
- Certified
- 2022-08-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Black's NPI number?
- James Black's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831159789, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Black's specialty?
- James Black is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Black located?
- James Black's practice location on file with NPPES is 6818 Austin Center Blvd Ste 205, Austin, TX 78731-3100.
- What is James Black's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Black is (512) 344-0450.
- Does James Black accept Medicare?
- James Black is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Black's NPI active?
- Yes — James Black's NPI (1831159789) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.