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- 833 Saint Vincents Dr, Pob# 3 Suite 402, Birmingham, AL 35205
About Dr. 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 specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Medicare claims data shows Sheldon provided 3,867 services to 1,486 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1922012699 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (205) 933-9236
- Email not available
Practice Locations
833 SAINT VINCENTS DR POB# 3 SUITE 402
Birmingham, AL 35205
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,867 services · 1,486 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
141 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
133 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
103 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
28 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Simple control of nose bleed | Procedure | 30901 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
84 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| 3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing | Imaging | 76377 |
83 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
760 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
117 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Exam of the nose and throat using an endoscope | Treatment | 92511 |
54 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
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 ENT doctors 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 ENT doctors 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.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Sheldon J. Black?
Sheldon J. Black is an ENT doctor in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
What is Sheldon J. Black's address?
Sheldon J. 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 Sheldon J. Black?
The number on file is (205) 933-9236. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Sheldon J. Black?
Sheldon J. 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 Sheldon J. Black train?
Sheldon J. 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 Sheldon J. Black have?
Sheldon J. 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 Sheldon J. Black perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Sheldon J. 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.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Sheldon J. Black. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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