James Hamilton Black, M.D.

Vascular Surgery

Surgery

James Hamilton Black is a Vascular Surgery specialist based in Baltimore, MD with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: GENERAL SURGERY, PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE

(410) 955-2618Baltimore, MD
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 31 years in surgery, James Hamilton Black, M.D. is a long-established vascular surgery specialist in Baltimore. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1995 and has 31+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 30% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maryland
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 12 Surgery providers in MDSee all Surgery in Baltimore31+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1146dNPPES updated 2023-04-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians

Contact & Location

Practice Location

600 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21287-0005

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

75/100

Maryland avg: 77.8 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

439

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescriptions Written

14

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $440

Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+23%)55%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-1%)48%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+12%)42%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+11%)33%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+10%)32%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.9k received from industry

21 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to James Hamilton Black's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1995

    Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Apr 3, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 31 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

SurgeryVascular Surgery in BaltimoreAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.

Taxonomy: 2086S0129X

Education & Training

Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (Class of 1995)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

6201 Greenleigh Ave, Baltimore, MD 21220-2004

Differs from practice location

Virtual Vascular Surgery Care With James Hamilton Black

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with James Hamilton Black for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Baltimore required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about James Hamilton Black

NPI records show Dr. Black as active with telehealth listed in Baltimore, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (410) 955-2618.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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