Rachel Elizabeth Black, DO

Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Rachel Elizabeth Black is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Colorado Springs, CO with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(719) 471-7064Colorado Springs, CO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Rachel Elizabeth Black, DO practices as part of a group pulmonologist practice in Colorado Springs, CO. She graduated from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2016 and has 10+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 113 Internal Medicine providers in COSee all Internal Medicine in Colorado Springs10+ years experienceNPI since 2016

Recent · 74dNPPES updated 2026-03-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2222 N Nevada Ave Ste 4004, Colorado Springs, CO 80907-6832

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

26.02/100

Colorado avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-57.6 pts)

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

41.1%

Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-41.7 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

405

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

88

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

416

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $495k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

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

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

COPD
Higher than avg (+23%)43%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+8%)40%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+13%)35%

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

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
30%

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

US avg: 29.6%
Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+8%)30%

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

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — 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

$1.2k received from industry

49 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 Rachel Elizabeth 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 · 2016

    Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

  2. Board certified · Mar 9, 2026

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 10 years in practice

    Established

Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RP1001X

Education & Training

Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2016)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1347 S Marion Ave, Tulsa, OK 74112-5920

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 390338

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Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Rachel Elizabeth Black

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Rachel Elizabeth Black for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Colorado Springs 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 Rachel Elizabeth Black

NPI records show Dr. Black as active with telehealth listed in Colorado Springs, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (719) 471-7064.

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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