James Blackwell, MD
NPI 1871516997 · Internal Medicine Physician · Charlotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Blackwell, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Charlotte, NC (NPI 1871516997).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871516997
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2006-00605 (NC)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
257 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 121 | $76 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 72 | $115 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 34 | $167 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 16 | $78 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 14 | $111 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $76–$167 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203-5812Phone: (704) 355-0720
- 2001 Vail AveCharlotte, NC 28207-1248Phone: (704) 304-6070
- 487 Lake Concord Rd NeConcord, NC 28025-2934Phone: (704) 403-0100
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-26
- Last updated
- 2024-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Blackwell's NPI number?
- James Blackwell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871516997, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Blackwell's specialty?
- James Blackwell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Blackwell located?
- James Blackwell's practice location on file with NPPES is 1350 S Kings Dr, Charlotte, NC 28207-2134.
- What is James Blackwell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Blackwell is (704) 446-1242.
- Does James Blackwell accept Medicare?
- James Blackwell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Blackwell's NPI active?
- Yes — James Blackwell's NPI (1871516997) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.