Bruce Blacker, M.D.
NPI 1982603924 · Internal Medicine Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bruce Blacker, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1982603924).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982603924
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036072584 (IL)
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
21 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
409 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 295 | $132 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 47 | $94 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 28 | $181 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 21 | $81 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 18 | $34 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $34–$181 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 123 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 563 | 104 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 377 | 76 |
| Lisinopril | 282 | 45 |
| Metformin Hcl | 237 | 50 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 226 | 48 |
| Losartan Potassium | 221 | 54 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,608 across 72 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
- 2005-07-20
- Last updated
- 2011-10-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bruce Blacker's NPI number?
- Bruce Blacker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982603924, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bruce Blacker's specialty?
- Bruce Blacker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bruce Blacker located?
- Bruce Blacker's practice location on file with NPPES is 2800 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60657-6157.
- What is Bruce Blacker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bruce Blacker is (773) 472-5803.
- Does Bruce Blacker accept Medicare?
- Bruce Blacker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bruce Blacker's NPI active?
- Yes — Bruce Blacker's NPI (1982603924) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-10-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.