James Hamilton Black, M.D.
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
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
Older · 1146dNPPES updated 2023-04-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202375/100
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 volumePrescriptions 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.
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.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
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
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
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
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
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.9k received from industry
21 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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.
Graduated medical school · 1995
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 3, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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)
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.
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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Contact James Hamilton Black
Practice Location
600 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21287-0005
Mailing Address
6201 Greenleigh Ave, Baltimore, MD 21220-2004
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