Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout BLACK
Based in Birmingham, AL, Sheldon J Black, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. Sheldon graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1988. Sheldon is also listed as specialising in otolaryngology (ent).
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Black?
Dr. Black is an otolaryngology in Birmingham, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OTOLARYNGOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Black's address?
Dr. Black is listed at 833 SAINT VINCENTS DR POB# 3 SUITE 402, Birmingham, AL 35205. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Black?
The number on file is (205) 933-9236. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Black?
Dr. Black's National Provider Identifier is 1922012699. 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 train?
Dr. Black attended Emory University School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Black have?
Dr. Black has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Black perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Black performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, removal of impacted ear wax and diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast and 3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Is Dr. Black's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Black. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (205) 933-9236
- Email not available
Practice Locations
833 SAINT VINCENTS DR POB# 3 SUITE 402
Birmingham, AL 35205
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,867 services · 1,486 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
141 |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
133 |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
103 |
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
28 |
| Simple control of nose bleed | Procedure | 30901 |
12 |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
84 |
| 3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing | Imaging | 76377 |
83 |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
760 |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
117 |
| Exam of the nose and throat using an endoscope | Treatment | 92511 |
54 |
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 otolaryngology specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Emory University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.