Quick answers
- Does Kelly J. Black accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kelly J. 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 Kelly J. Black see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 193 Original Medicare patients and 322 services for Kelly J. Black. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kelly J. Black's NPI number?
- 1881928299. 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 Kelly J. 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 | 193 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 322 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand (01810)44 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch (64450)38 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)28 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back (00300)25 services
- Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)24 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 cholesterol72%
- Arthritis70%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Depression21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kelly J. Black is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1007 2nd StAbernathy, TX 79311 (817) 516‑8811
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kelly J. Black as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Patriot Anesthesia6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Texas →
Other nurse anesthetists in Abernathy
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Abernathy, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881928299 |
| 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
- 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