CHRISTOPHER M. BLACK M.D. – NPI #1205195138
Internal Medicine
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
CHRISTOPHER BLACK is a physician located in JOPLIN, MO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1205195138 to CHRISTOPHER BLACK on May 12, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RH0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Aug 30, 2022. 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 CHRISTOPHER BLACK below.
NPI Profile for
CHRISTOPHER M. BLACK
(more than 14 years ago)
JOPLIN, MO 64804-3503 Phone: (417) 347-4094 Fax:
JOPLIN, MO 64803-3810 Phone: (417) 438-9300 Fax:
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207RH0002X - Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Primary) |
MO | 2016024020 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
CHRISTOPHER BLACK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM - FREEMAN WEST1102 WEST 32ND STREET
JOPLIN, MO 64804
- FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM - FREEMAN WEST1102 WEST 32ND STREET
- HOSPICE
- PHOENIX HOME CARE AND HOSPICE1839 E INDEPENDENCE STREET, STE K
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804
- PHOENIX HOME CARE AND HOSPICE1839 E INDEPENDENCE STREET, STE K
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