DR. KATHARINE E BLACK MD
NPI 1124165063
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Boston, MA

Active since January 31, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
55 FRUIT ST, BUL 148, BOSTON, MA 02114(617) 726-1721 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Katharine E Black Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. KATHARINE E BLACK MD (NPI 1124165063) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (226949) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Boston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124165063
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. KATHARINE E BLACKCredential: MD
Location Address55 FRUIT ST, BUL 148Boston, MA 02114-2621
Mailing Address55 Fruit St, Bul 148Boston, MA 02114-2621 · (617) 726-1721
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHarvard Medical SchoolGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJanuary 31, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 23, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1124165063 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MA · 226949✔ Licensed in MD · T5355
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 226949 (MA)
55 FRUIT ST, Boston, MA 02114

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 175 Francis StBoston, MA 02115-6110 · Phone (617) 732-5500

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Katharine E Black Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1254474745
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100929001508
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Katharine Black reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Dermatology
55 FRUIT ST, BUL 2
Boston, MA 02114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 6,360 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
55 FRUIT ST, BULFINCH 360
Boston, MA 02114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 6,234 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
75 FRANCIS ST
Boston, MA 02115
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 4,574 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
293 services67 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
129 services49 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
22 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Massachusetts General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220071
Location55 Fruit StreetBoston, MA 02114 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02114 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.18 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Anesthesiology
55 FRUIT ST, GRAY-BIGELOW 444
BOSTON, MA 02114
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
55 FRUIT ST, DIVISION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE, GRJ-504
BOSTON, MA 02114
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
55 FRUIT ST, BIGALOW 852 F
BOSTON, MA 02114
Nurse Practitioner
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Katharine Black's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katharine Black is 1124165063. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 31, 2007.

Where is Katharine Black located?

Katharine Black practices at 55 Fruit St Bul 148, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 726-1721.

What is Katharine Black's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Katharine Black enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katharine Black is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Katharine Black's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Katharine Black reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc (Boston, MA), The General Hospital Corporation (Boston, MA) and Brigham & Womens Physicians Organization Inc (Boston, MA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Katharine Black's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Katharine Black accept?

Health plans from Taro Health list Katharine Black as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Katharine Black affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Katharine Black is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katharine Black was last updated on January 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.