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JAMES BLACK M.D.
NPI 1821000191
Specialist in Torrance, CA

Active since August 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
22930 CRENSHAW BLVD STE D, TORRANCE, CA 90505(310) 530-4200(310) 530-1562 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About James Black M.d. NPPES

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

JAMES BLACK M.D. (NPI 1821000191) is an individual specialist in Torrance, California, licensed in California (G67618) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of R Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821000191
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy174400000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES BLACKCredential: M.D.
Location Address22930 CRENSHAW BLVD STE DTorrance, CA 90505-3048
Mailing Address22930 Crenshaw Blvd Ste DTorrance, CA 90505-3048 · (310) 530-4200 · Fax (310) 530-1562
Phone(310) 530-4200
Fax(310) 530-1562
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSR Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical SchoolGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateAugust 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1821000191 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code174400000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G67618
Definition
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
22930 CRENSHAW BLVD STE D, Torrance, CA 90505
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedG67618CA
Medicare UPINF86827CA
Medicaid00G676181CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Black M.d. 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 ID2365489820
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060109000433
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 James Black reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

James Jens Black, M.D., Inc.
Same address
Specialist
22930 CRENSHAW BLVD STE D
Torrance, CA 90505
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
NPI 1801031489 (310) 530-4200

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 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
55 services18 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.
25 services18 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

JOHN BRIAN BOYD M.D.
Specialist
22930 CRENSHAW BLVD STE D
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Los Angeles County (310) 530-4200
MICHAEL ARNSTEIN
Specialist
22930 CRENSHAW BLVD STE D
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Los Angeles County (310) 530-4200
JAMES JENS BLACK, M.D., INC.
Specialist
22930 CRENSHAW BLVD STE D
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Los Angeles County (310) 530-4200
MICHAEL ARNSTEIN M.D.
Specialist
22930 CRENSHAW BLVD STE D
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Los Angeles County (310) 530-4200
J. BRIAN BOYD, M.D., INC.
Specialist
22930 CRENSHAW BLVD STE D
TORRANCE, CA 90505
Los Angeles County (310) 530-4200

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 James Black's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Black is 1821000191. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 13, 2006.

Where is James Black located?

James Black practices at 22930 Crenshaw Blvd Ste D, Torrance, CA 90505. The listed phone number is (310) 530-4200.

What is James Black's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is James Black enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James 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 organization bills Medicare for James Black's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Black reassigns Medicare benefits to James Jens Black, M.D., Inc. (Torrance, CA). The 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 James Black's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Black was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years 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.