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2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1497432918 MD
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Urology Physician in Omaha, Nebraska.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 13,350 in Urology Physician, 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
30
Medicare Part D claims · 21 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Paul Black, MD filed 30 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Urology Physician in Omaha, Nebraska.
- 30
- 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.
Paul Black, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
30 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Paul Black, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Paul Black, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Urology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
30 98% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Nebraska
How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among Nebraska 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 Urology Physician. 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).
Paul Black, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 984110 NEBRASKA MEDICAL CTR, Omaha, NE, 68198, with a listed phone of (402) 559-4292. NPI 1497432918 was issued on 06/28/2023.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 30 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 21 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $267 in drug spend.
Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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 | 1497432918 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Urology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/28/2023 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
30
Total Claims
$267
Total Drug Cost
21
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 32
- Total Day Supply
- 379
- Generic Drug Cost
- $254
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.15
Urology Physician Overview
How Paul Black, MD fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.
13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider
Paul Black, MD's 30 claims are below the specialty average of 1,280.
Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Nebraska
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nebraska, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Black.
Dr. Gregory Alberts
M.D.
Grand Island, NE
Dr. Antonio Beltran
MD
Lincoln, NE
Dr. John Bishay
M.D.
Omaha, NE
Dr. Andrew Blazek
MD
Omaha, NE
Stefanie Bolte
Omaha, NE
Compare Urology Physician 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 Nebraska medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Urology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Black, MD's specialty? ▼
Paul Black, MD specializes in Urology Physician and practices in Omaha, Nebraska. Credentials: MD.
How much does Paul Black, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Paul Black, MD wrote 30 Medicare Part D claims totaling $267 in drug costs for 21 beneficiaries.
Where is Paul Black, MD located? ▼
Paul Black, MD is located at 984110 NEBRASKA MEDICAL CTR, Omaha, NE, 68198. Phone: (402) 559-4292.
What is Paul Black, MD's NPI number? ▼
Paul Black, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497432918, issued on 06/28/2023.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Paul Black, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Paul Black, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 30 Part D claims and 21 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paul Black, MD's credentials? ▼
Paul Black, MD's NPI is 1497432918 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.