DR. CHRISTOPHER D BLACK D.O.
NPI 1235342957
Hospitalist in St George, UT

Q: What is Christopher Black's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Black is 1235342957. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 8, 2007.

Q: What is Christopher Black's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Black was last updated on June 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since May 08, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1380 E MEDICAL CENTER DR, ST GEORGE, UT 84790(435) 251-2992 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Dr. Christopher D Black D.o. NPPES

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER D BLACK D.O. (NPI 1235342957) is an individual hospitalist provider in St George, Utah, licensed in Utah (11613219-1204) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cedar City Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Kilauea.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235342957

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER D BLACKCredential: D.O.

Location Address1380 E MEDICAL CENTER DRSt George, UT 84790-2122

Mailing AddressPo Box 27128Salt Lake City, UT 84127-0128 · (435) 251-2992

Phone(435) 251-2992

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSAt Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, KirksvilleGraduated 2005

Enumeration DateMay 8, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJune 8, 2026

NPPES CertifiedJune 8, 2026

✔ NPI 1235342957 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in UT · 11613219-1204

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 20A 9866 (CA), DOS1460 (HI)

1380 E MEDICAL CENTER DR, St George, UT 84790

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12490 Oka StKilauea, HI 96754-5332 · Phone (808) 828-1418

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. Christopher D Black D.o. 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 ID8729237805

PECOS Enrollment IDI20200624002781

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Black reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ihc Health Services Inc

Same address

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

1380 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
St George, UT 84790

Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
3,691 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1033676788 (385) 887-6277

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 6

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 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

371 services182 patients

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.

171 services94 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

115 services110 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

100 services99 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

58 services57 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

30 services30 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Cedar City Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Cedar City, UT

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number460007

Location1303 North Main StreetCedar City, UT 84721 · Iron County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St. George Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · St George, UT

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number460021

Location1380 East Medical Center DriveSt George, UT 84790 · Washington County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 84790 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

$125.70 typical visit price

range $54.34 – $166.03

Typical copayment $31.42 (range $13.58 – $41.50)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$96.35 typical visit price

range $17.23 – $135.20

Typical copayment $24.08 (range $4.30 – $33.80)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

5 suppliers46 claims46 services$18.25 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

5 suppliers50 claims50 services$90.24 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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