RICHARD BLACK MD – NPI #1669473955
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

RICHARD BLACK is a physician located in BRAINTREE, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1669473955 to RICHARD BLACK on August 09, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Nov 27, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for RICHARD BLACK below.

NPI Profile for
RICHARD BLACK

NPI Number
1669473955
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICHARD BLACK
Credentials
MD
Primary location
340 WOOD ROAD
BRAINTREE, MA 02184
Phone: (781) 878-5200 Fax: (781) 878-6750
Mailing address
141 LONGWATER DRIVE
SUITE 201
NORWELL, MA 02061
Phone: (781) 792-4136 Fax: (781) 878-6750
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for RICHARD BLACK

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDMA110051363A
MEDICAIDMA3093158
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 MA 71590

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1987
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
RICHARD BLACK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL - MILTON
      199 REEDSDALE ROAD
      MILTON, MA 02186
    • BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
      75 FRANCIS STREET
      BOSTON, MA 02115
    • SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL
      55 FOGG ROAD
      SOUTH WEYMOUTH, MA 02190
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • SOUTH SHORE VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
      30 RESERVOIR PARK DRIVE
      ROCKLAND, MA 02370
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • SPAULDING REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
      300 FIRST AVENUE
      CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129

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