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Based in Torrance, CA, James Black, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under plastic and reconstructive surgery. James graduated from R Franklin University of Med & Sci/Chicago Medical School in 1988. James is also listed as specializing in specialist. Medicare claims data shows James provided 80 services to 36 patients.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
22930 CRENSHAW BLVD STE D
Torrance, CA 90505
Within Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
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80 services · 36 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
55 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
25 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
James Black is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Torrance, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery”.
NPI registry
James Black is listed at 22930 Crenshaw Blvd Ste D, Torrance, CA 90505. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (310) 530-4200. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
James Black's National Provider Identifier is 1821000191. 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
James Black attended R Franklin University of Med & Sci/Chicago Medical School, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
James Black has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, James Black the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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