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Active NPI 1871661868 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James R Black , MD

Pediatrics • Laurium, MI

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Black, MD is a certified Pediatrics practicing in Laurium, MI. With approximately 48 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1978, Dr. Black delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 205 OSCEOLA ST.

Dr. Black does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

205 Osceola St

Laurium, MI 499132134

Telephone 9063376500
Fax 9063376597
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Aspirus Keweenaw Facility NPI 1922107655

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1978

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pediatrics in Laurium, MI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
48 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 48.0 Yrs
State Avg: 25.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1 Specialists

Practicing in Laurium, MI (2263 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Black (48 Years) 48 Yrs
Laurium Specialty Average (48.0 Years) 48.0 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-09-19
Pediatrics Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208000000X

State License MI 4301046513

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Emergency Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License MI 4301046513

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
2646217 (MI)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross
010C17613 (MI)

Secondary Practice Locations

1000 Cedar St

Houghton, MI 499311978

Phone: 9064871710

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

30 Associated Practitioners
Mark Brown , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003326216

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Karen Macdonald , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1013652080

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Steven Woodworth , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology - Reproductive Endocrinology

NPI 1073677803

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jasmin David , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1073682134

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. James Reaume , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1164442109

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Robert Wittig , MD

Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine

NPI 1164585584

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events
🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 19, 2025

Pediatrics (License #4301046513 in MI)

NPI Profile Active December 10, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 10, 2014

Registered at 205 OSCEOLA ST, LAURIUM, MI 499132134 (Tel: 9063376500)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address December 10, 2014

Registered at 205 OSCEOLA ST, LAURIUM, MI 499132134 (Tel: 9063376500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 10, 2014

Recorded as JAMES BLACK, MD

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 10, 2014

Emergency Medicine (License #4301046513 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 30, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1871661868
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 30, 2006
Last Update: September 19, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

205 Osceola St

Laurium, MI 499132134

Phone: 9063376500

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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