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2026 NPPES data Basic Emergency Medical Technician NPI 1699963793 MD
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Basic Emergency Medical Technician in Cleveland, Ohio.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 2,056 in Basic Emergency Medical Technician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
274
Medicare Part D claims · 156 beneficiaries · Basic Emergency Medical Technician avg: 341
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
James Black, MD filed 274 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Basic Emergency Medical Technician in Cleveland, Ohio.
- 274
- Part D claims, 2023
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
James Black, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
274 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about James Black, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Basic Emergency Medical Technician
Medicare Part D claims
274 20% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Ohio
How Basic Emergency Medical Technician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Basic Emergency Medical Technician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
James Black, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Basic Emergency Medical Technician provider holding MD credentials at 11100 EUCLID AVE, Cleveland, OH, 44106, with a listed phone of (216) 844-1000. NPI 1699963793 was issued on 10/15/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 274 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 156 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.7%.
Basic Emergency Medical Technician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,056 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 341 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1699963793 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Basic Emergency Medical Technician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/15/2007 |
License & disciplinary context - Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to James Black, MD. To verify James Black, MD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases
OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
274
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
156
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 276
- Total Day Supply
- 2,420
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 21 (7.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 83
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 64.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.13
- Gender Split
- 70% female / 30% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 53, 65-74: 72, 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.
What James Black, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron Odt
42 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
25 claims
- Dicyclomine Hcl
Dicyclomine Hcl
25 claims
- Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen
20 claims
- Azithromycin 14
Azithromycin
14 claims
- Meloxicam 14
Meloxicam
14 claims
- Prednisone 12
Prednisone
12 claims
- Tramadol Hcl-Aceta… 11
Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 42 |
| Cephalexin | 25 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 25 |
| Ibuprofen | 20 |
| Azithromycin | 14 |
| Meloxicam | 14 |
| Prednisone | 12 |
| Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen Tramadol Hcl/Acetaminophen | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Basic Emergency Medical Technician Overview
How James Black, MD fits within the Basic Emergency Medical Technician landscape nationally.
2,056
Basic Emergency Medical Technician Providers in US
52
States with Basic Emergency Medical Technician
341
Avg Claims per Provider
James Black, MD's 274 claims are below the specialty average of 341.
Nearby Basic Emergency Medical Technician Providers in Ohio
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Black.
Suada Abumaye
Columbus, OH
Dr. Krishnapriya Anchala
M.D.
Lakewood, OH
Averey Bell
Newark, OH
Tracy Bidwell
Conneaut, OH
Tedriene Blaney-Williams
Garfield Hts, OH
Compare Basic Emergency Medical Technician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Ohio medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Basic Emergency Medical Technician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Black, MD's specialty? ▼
James Black, MD specializes in Basic Emergency Medical Technician and practices in Cleveland, Ohio. Credentials: MD.
How much does James Black, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, James Black, MD wrote 274 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 156 beneficiaries.
Where is James Black, MD located? ▼
James Black, MD is located at 11100 EUCLID AVE, Cleveland, OH, 44106. Phone: (216) 844-1000.
What is James Black, MD's NPI number? ▼
James Black, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699963793, issued on 10/15/2007.
Does James Black, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, James Black, MD had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.7%.
How many Basic Emergency Medical Technician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 2,056 Basic Emergency Medical Technician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Basic Emergency Medical Technician provider writes 341 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Black, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Black, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Odt, Cephalexin, Dicyclomine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Black, MD accept Medicare? ▼
James Black, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 274 Part D claims and 156 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Black, MD's credentials? ▼
James Black, MD's NPI is 1699963793 with credentials MD. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.