Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Howard Black, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)) · Roaring Spring, PA

  • NPI 1215047626
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 73.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
102 Hillcrest Dr
Roaring Spring, PA 166731210
(814) 224-2215
fax (814) 224-2011

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 9, 2007
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MD039083E
Medicaid
PA #01294853

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1215047626. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
166
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$13,390
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 58 58 $105
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 58 45 $54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 18 18 $87
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 18 12 $48
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 14 12 $123

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 42. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$22
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ethicon US, LLC 1 $22.13

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$22

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
106
Patients
88
Total drug cost
$4,004
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates) Brand 40 40 $3,188
Hydrocortisone Generic 25 20 $400
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 15 15 $94
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl) Brand 13 13 $236
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 13 0 $86

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Howard Black's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Black practices Surgery Physician in Roaring Spring, PA.
Where does Dr. Howard Black practice?
Dr. Howard Black practices at 102 Hillcrest Dr, Roaring Spring, PA 166731210. Office phone: 8142242215.
What is Dr. Howard Black's NPI?
Dr. Howard Black's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215047626, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howard Black accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howard Black accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Black commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.