2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1245323005 M.D.
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ERIC BLACK, M.D.

Psychiatry Physician in SPRINGFIELD, Illinois. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
438
Medicare Part D claims · 79 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: ERIC BLACK, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SPRINGFIELD, Illinois with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 438 claims across 79 beneficiaries — 6% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: ERIC BLACK, M.D. filed 438 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SPRINGFIELD, Illinois. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ERIC BLACK, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ERIC BLACK, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/02/2006

NPI 1245323005

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

438 58% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Illinois

1. Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatry Physician share within Illinois

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Psychiatry Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Psychiatry Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ERIC BLACK, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1245323005. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ERIC BLACK, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 901 W JEFFERSON ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 62702, with a listed phone of (217) 545-8000. NPI 1245323005 was issued on 10/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLACK most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 438 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 79 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $35K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

901 W JEFFERSON ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702

Provider Details

NPI 1245323005
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/02/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ERIC BLACK, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

OSF MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP
PEORIA, IL
SIU PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS INC
SPRINGFIELD, IL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ERIC BLACK, M.D.. To verify ERIC BLACK, M.D.'s current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ERIC BLACK, M.D. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 438 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

438
Total Claims
$35K
Total Drug Cost
79
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
527
Total Day Supply
15,363
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$25K
Generic Drug Cost
$11K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
60.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 51, 65-74: 20, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Clonazepam
92
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
39
Lorazepam
30
Alprazolam
23
Zolpidem Tartrate
22
Buspirone Hcl
17
Methylphenidate Hcl
17
Risperidone
17
Aripiprazole
15
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
15

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How ERIC BLACK, M.D. fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

ERIC BLACK, M.D.'s 438 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Illinois

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BLACK.

Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIC BLACK, M.D.'s specialty?
ERIC BLACK, M.D. specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in SPRINGFIELD, Illinois. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ERIC BLACK, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIC BLACK, M.D. wrote 438 Medicare Part D claims totaling $35K in drug costs for 79 beneficiaries.
Where is ERIC BLACK, M.D. located?
ERIC BLACK, M.D. is located at 901 W JEFFERSON ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 62702. Phone: (217) 545-8000.
What is ERIC BLACK, M.D.'s NPI number?
ERIC BLACK, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245323005, issued on 10/02/2006.
Does ERIC BLACK, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ERIC BLACK, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $25K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERIC BLACK, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIC BLACK, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Venlafaxine Hcl Er, Lorazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIC BLACK, M.D. accept Medicare?
ERIC BLACK, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 438 Part D claims and 79 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIC BLACK, M.D.'s credentials?
ERIC BLACK, M.D.'s NPI is 1245323005 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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