Quick answers
- Does Joshua T. Black accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua T. Black accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Joshua T. Black see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 548 Original Medicare patients and 2,299 services for Joshua T. Black. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua T. Black's NPI number?
- 1124405691. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Joshua T. Black, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 548 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,299 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)526 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)481 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)269 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)222 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)182 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes34%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Anxiety25%
Hospitals where Joshua T. Black works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua T. Black at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Baptist Memorial Hospital-Oktibbeha CountyStarkville, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250050
- Bmh-Golden TriangleColumbus, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250100
- Clay County Medical CorporationWest Point, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250067
- Lewisgale Hospital AlleghanyLow Moor, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490126
- Lewisgale Medical CenterSalem, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490048
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua T. Black is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 107 Brandon RdStarkville, MS 39759 (662) 615‑3771
- 1900 Electric RdSalem, VA 24153 (540) 776‑4000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua T. Black as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lake Spring Physician Services, LLC85 clinicians in the group
- Och Professional Services30 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Starkville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Starkville, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lake Spring Physician Services, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1124405691 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians