Dr. James Black, MD is a cardiology specialist in Austin, TX and has been practicing for 34 years. He graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas in 1981 and specializes in cardiology and clinical cardiac electrophysiology.
1301 W 38th St
Austin, TX 78705
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
- MultiPlan
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Top Care Areas
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Arrhythmias
very high
more than 99% of peers
Heart Disease
very high
more than 99% of peers
Syncope
very high
more than 96% of peers
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2 Specialties
- Cardiology
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
3 Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular DiseaseAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- Clinical Cardiac ElectrophysiologyAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
53 Conditions Treated
- Aneurysm
- Aneurysm of Heart
- Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arrhythmias
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Autonomic Disorders
- Benign Tumor
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Coronary Artery Dissection
- Endocarditis
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Hypotension
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Pericardial Disease
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Septal Defect
- Syncope
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Thrombosis
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Hypertension
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21 Procedures
- Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
- Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
- Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Cardioversion, Elective
- Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
- Electrophysiological Study
- Heart Surgery
- Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Thoracentesis
- Tilt Testing or Cardiac Event Monitors
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Texas.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At DallasMedical School | Graduated 1981
- Roosevelt HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1982
- Baptist Mem HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed
- Regional Med Center At MemphisResidency Hospital | Completed
- University Of Tn College Of MedResidency Hospital | Completed
- Vanderbilt University Med CenterResidency Hospital | Completed
- Baylor Med CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 1984
- Vanderbilt UniversityFellowship Hospital | Completed 1987
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Black accepts 7 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of TexasBlue Choice
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- HumanaChoice Care PPOPreferred PPO
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
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