CARA ELLMAN BLACK MD
NPI 1205802022
Emergency Medicine in Minneapolis, MN

Active since February 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
2450 RIVERSIDE AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454(612) 672-6400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Cara Ellman Black Md NPPES

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

CARA ELLMAN BLACK MD (NPI 1205802022) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (41466) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Minnesota Medical School (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205802022
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameCARA ELLMAN BLACKCredential: MD
Location Address2450 RIVERSIDE AVEMinneapolis, MN 55454-1512
Mailing Address2450 Riverside AveMinneapolis, MN 55454-1450
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateFebruary 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 19, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 19, 2024
NPI 1205802022 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in MN · 41466
Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

2450 RIVERSIDE AVE, Minneapolis, MN 55454

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Cara Beth Ellman Md

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Cara Ellman 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 ID7315916715
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041001000667
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.

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
44 services43 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
19 services16 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Edina, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240078
Location6401 France Avenue SouthEdina, MN 55435 · Hennepin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Burnsville, MN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number240207
Location201 East Nicollet BoulevardBurnsville, MN 55337 · Dakota County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55454 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
$85.82 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality94.09
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost84.72

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$3.43 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Rehabilitation Practitioner
2450 RIVERSIDE AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454
Pediatrics
2450 RIVERSIDE AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
2450 RIVERSIDE AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454
Dietitian, Registered
2450 RIVERSIDE AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics, Critical Care)
2450 RIVERSIDE AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454
Internal Medicine
2450 RIVERSIDE AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454
Physician Assistant
2450 RIVERSIDE AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2450 RIVERSIDE AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454

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 Cara Black's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cara Black is 1205802022. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 23, 2006. The provider is also known as Cara Beth Ellman MD.

Where is Cara Black located?

Cara Black practices at 2450 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454. The listed phone number is (612) 672-6400.

What is Cara Black's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Cara Black enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cara 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.

What insurance does Cara Black accept?

Health plans from Medica list Cara 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 Cara Black affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Cara Black is affiliated with M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital and M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cara Black was last updated on January 19, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.