Dr. John Kendall Black
Orthopedic Surgery in Huntsville, Alabama
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 61+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. John Kendall Black Jr., MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Huntsville, Alabama. He attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1963, having over 61 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Crestwood Medical Center, Huntsville Hospital. Dr. John Kendall Black also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Sportsmed Orthopaedic Specialists. Dr. John Kendall Black accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (256) 881-5151 to request Dr. John Kendall Black the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
John Kendall Black Jr. |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
5890797161 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 61 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. John Kendall Black attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1963.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1669428579
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, May 25, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. John Kendall Black
Medical Licenses
Dr. John Kendall Black has been primarily specialized in Orthopaedic Surgery for over 61 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
click for detail Orthopaedic Surgery An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
| 3284 | Alabama |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Huntsville, Alabama | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Huntsville, Alabama | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Sportsmed Orthopaedic Specialists
| Sportsmed Orthopaedic Specialists | 45 |
Practice Locations
4715 Whitesburg Dr S
Huntsville, AL 35802-1632
Phone: (256) 881-5151
Fax: (256) 880-3939
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
4769 Whitesburg Dr S
Huntsville, AL 35802-1632
Phone: (256) 319-8500
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, July 14, 2010. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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