MATTHEW BLACK MD
NPI 1518313824
Transplant Surgery in Lexington, KY

Q: What is Matthew Black's NPI number?

The NPI number for Matthew Black is 1518313824. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2016.

Q: What is Matthew Black's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Transplant Surgery with taxonomy code 204F00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Matthew Black was last updated on October 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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 05, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

98.33/100

CMS Quality Rating

740 S LIMESTONE STE J301, LEXINGTON, KY 40536(859) 323-1691(859) 323-1700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 9, 2025, Aug 27, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Matthew Black Md NPPES

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

MATTHEW BLACK MD (NPI 1518313824) is an individual transplant surgery provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (61145) and active in the NPI registry since May 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital, and is a graduate of Paul L Foster School Of Medicine, Texas Tech Univ (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518313824

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy204F00000X

Provider Legal NameMATTHEW BLACKCredential: MD

Location Address740 S LIMESTONE STE J301Lexington, KY 40536-2818

Mailing Address740 South Limestone Suite K301Lexington, KY 40536-0001 · (859) 323-4661 · Fax (859) 257-3644

Phone(859) 323-1691

Fax(859) 323-1700

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSPaul L Foster School Of Medicine, Texas Tech UnivGraduated 2016

Enumeration DateMay 5, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 9, 2025

✔ NPI 1518313824 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyTransplant SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code204F00000X

License✔ Licensed in KY · 61145

Definition

A surgeon who specializes in transplant surgery. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 2023-02598 (NC), 036155268 (IL)

740 S LIMESTONE STE J301, Lexington, KY 40536

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Other Identifiers 1

Other2023-02598NC · Medical Board

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

Matthew 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 ID7911297163

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250728002153

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 10

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.

42 services23 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.

28 services27 patients

Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope 52310

This is a procedure to remove an object, stone, or tube from your urinary tract. An endoscope, a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, is used to locate and remove the object. It is a safe and effective way to address the issue.

25 services25 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.

24 services14 patients

Transplantation of donor kidney 50360

Transplantation of a donor kidney involves replacing a non-functioning kidney with a healthy one from a donor. This procedure can significantly improve the quality of life for those with serious kidney disease. The new kidney can perform the essential task of filtering blood and removing waste.

23 services23 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

University Of Kentucky Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lexington, KY

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number180067

Location800 Rose StreetLexington, KY 40536 · Fayette County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ecu Health Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, NC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number340040

Location2100 Stantonsburg RdGreenville, NC 27834 · Pitt County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

98.33/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

82.93

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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

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