Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout BLACK
David L Black, M.D. practices orthopedic surgery in Joplin, MO. David is a 1985 graduate of University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal). David is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows David provided 2,639 services to 1,902 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (417) 781-2807
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3105 MCCLELLAND BLVD
Joplin, MO 64804
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,639 services · 1,902 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
709 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
102 |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
34 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
24 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
18 |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
17 |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
12 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
11 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
300 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
189 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Joplin 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Black specialize in?
Dr. Black is an orthopedic surgeon in Joplin, MO. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Black located?
Dr. Black is listed at 3105 MCCLELLAND BLVD, Joplin, MO 64804. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Black's phone number?
The number on file is (417) 781-2807. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Black?
Dr. Black's National Provider Identifier is 1235133679. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Black go to medical school?
Dr. Black attended University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal), graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Black have?
Dr. Black has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Black do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Black performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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