Dr Howard Matthew Black, MD - Medicare Colorectal Surgery (proctology) in Roaring Spring, PA

Dr Howard Matthew Black, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania. He went to Tufts University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Colorectal Surgery (proctology). He is a member of the group practice Upmc Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc. and his current practice location is 102 Hillcrest Dr, Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 224-2215.

Dr Howard Matthew Black is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD039083E) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1215047626.

Contact Information

Dr Howard Matthew Black, MD
102 Hillcrest Dr,
Roaring Spring, PA 16673-1210
(814) 224-2215
(814) 224-2011

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Howard Matthew Black
GenderMale
SpecialityColorectal Surgery (proctology)
Experience38 Years
Location102 Hillcrest Dr, Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Howard Matthew Black attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1215047626
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0547252017
  • Enrollment ID: I20100929000742

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Howard Matthew Black such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1215047626NPI-NPPES
01294853MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery MD039083E (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upmc Bedford MemorialEverett, PAHospital
Upmc AltoonaAltoona, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Upmc Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc.5395659312203

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Howard Matthew Black allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUpmc Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396724217
PECOS PAC ID: 5395659312
Enrollment ID: O20040312000257

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Howard Matthew Black is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Howard Matthew Black, MD
102 Hillcrest Dr,
Roaring Spring, PA 16673-1210

Ph: (814) 224-2215
Dr Howard Matthew Black, MD
102 Hillcrest Dr,
Roaring Spring, PA 16673-1210

Ph: (814) 224-2215

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Surgery Doctors in Roaring Spring, PA

Dr. George William Cummings Iii, D.O.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 102 Hillcrest Drive, Roaring Spring, PA 16673
Phone: 814-224-2215    Fax: 814-224-2011
Dr. Stephen Lloyd Schmidt, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 102 Hillcrest Dr, Roaring Spring, PA 16673
Phone: 814-224-2215    Fax: 814-224-2011

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