W Black-Schaffer, MD
NPI 1841280492 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
W Black-Schaffer, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1841280492).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841280492
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 49664 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
831 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Selective Cellular Enhancement Technique88112 | 336 | $28 |
| Evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate With Interpretation and Report88173 | 154 | $72 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 97 | $29 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 53 | $38 |
| Evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate88172 | 37 | $36 |
| Cell Examination of Specimen, Concentration Technique88108 | 34 | $23 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-25
- Last updated
- 2025-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is W Black-Schaffer's NPI number?
- W Black-Schaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841280492, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is W Black-Schaffer's specialty?
- W Black-Schaffer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is W Black-Schaffer located?
- W Black-Schaffer's practice location on file with NPPES is 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114-2621.
- What is W Black-Schaffer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for W Black-Schaffer is (617) 724-1463.
- Does W Black-Schaffer accept Medicare?
- W Black-Schaffer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is W Black-Schaffer's NPI active?
- Yes — W Black-Schaffer's NPI (1841280492) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.