JAMES R BLACK MD
NPI 1871661868
Pediatrics in Laurium, MI
About James R Black Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
JAMES R BLACK MD (NPI 1871661868) is an individual pediatrics provider in Laurium, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301046513) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Houghton.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Secondary Practice Location 1
Other Identifiers 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
James R Black Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignments
4Medicare enrollment records show James Black reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Laurium, MI 49913
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- Also billed through NPI 1326115569 (Michigan)
- 210 clinicians in this Medicare group
Iron River, MI 49935
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- 244 clinicians in this Medicare group
Iron River, MI 49935
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- 264 clinicians in this Medicare group
Eagle River, WI 54521
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
- 935 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.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49913 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
LAURIUM, MI 49913
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 1871661868. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 30, 2006.
Where is James Black located?
James Black practices at 205 Osceola St, Laurium, MI 49913. The listed phone number is (906) 337-6500.
What is James Black's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.
Is James Black enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. James Black is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
Which organizations bill Medicare for James Black's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Black reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Aspirus Keweenaw (Laurium, MI), Aspirus Ironwood Hospital & Clinics Inc. (Iron River, MI), Aspirus Ironwood Hospital & Clinics Inc. (Iron River, MI) and Aspirus Rhinelander & Tomahawk Hospitals & Clinics, Inc. (Eagle River, WI). 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 James Black's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does James Black accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aspirus Health Plan, Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and HealthPartners and 1 other insurer list James 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.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for James Black was last updated on September 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.
# James R Black, MD · NPI 1871661868
Pediatrics physician in Laurium, Michigan. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since November 30, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1871661868 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** November 30, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics · taxonomy 208000000X
- **State license:** 4301046513 (Michigan)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 205 OSCEOLA ST, Laurium, MI 49913-2134
- **Phone:** (906) 337-6500 · **Fax:** (906) 337-6597
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 4 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Aspirus Keweenaw (NPI 1205998713, Laurium, MI); Aspirus Ironwood Hospital & Clinics Inc. (NPI 1073293999, Iron River, MI); Aspirus Ironwood Hospital & Clinics Inc. (NPI 1073293999, Iron River, MI); Aspirus Rhinelander & Tomahawk Hospitals & Clinics, Inc. (NPI 1689339319, Eagle River, WI) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** September 19, 2025
- **Other identifiers:** Other 010C17613 (MI); Medicaid 2646217 (MI)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1871661868) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.