1301 W 38th St Austin, TX 78705
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Dr. James Black, MD is a cardiology specialist in Austin, TX and has been practicing for 35 years. He graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas in 1981 and specializes in cardiology and clinical cardiac electrophysiology.
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Dr. Black accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Blue Advantage HMO
- Blue Choice
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Preferred PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
Background Check
No malpractice claims found for Texas
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
Dr. Black's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Arrhythmias
very high
very high
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Black treats Arrhythmias more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Black treats this condition more than 100% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Cardiac Arrest
- Familial Atrial Fibrillation
- Multifocal Premature Beats
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Fibrillation, Idiopathic
- Ventricular Fibrillation, Paroxysmal
Heart Disease
very high
very high
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Black treats Heart Disease more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Black treats this condition more than 100% of his peers
Heart Palpitations
very high
very high
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Black treats Heart Palpitations more than 98% of his peers
Dr. Black treats this condition more than 98% of his peers
Dr. Black's conditions and procedures:
- Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
- 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
- Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
- Autonomic Disorders
- Benign Tumor
- Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
- Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Cardioversion, Elective
- Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Coarctation of the Aorta
- Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Coronary Artery Dissection
- Electrophysiological Study
- Endocarditis
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- Heart Surgery
- Heart Tumors, Benign
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Hypotension
- Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
- Pericardial Disease
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
- Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
- Septal Defect
- Syncope
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Thoracentesis
- Thrombolysis
- Thrombosis
- Tilt Testing or Cardiac Event Monitors
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Hypertension
About Me
Biography
Dr. James Black, MD is a cardiology specialist in Austin, TX and has been practicing for 35 years. He graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas in 1981 and specializes in cardiology and clinical cardiac electrophysiology.
Specialties
- Cardiology
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Internal Medicine
Education
Baptist Mem Hospital
Residency Hospital
Regional Med Center At Memphis
Residency Hospital
University Of Tn College Of Med
Residency Hospital
Vanderbilt University Med Center
Residency Hospital
1987
Vanderbilt University
Fellowship Hospital
1984
Baylor Med Center
Fellowship Hospital
1982
Roosevelt Hospital
Internship Hospital
1981
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
Medical School
1987
1984
1982
1981
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Dr. Black's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Black
4.2
Based on 5 reviews
| 5 Stars | 60% | (3) |
| 4 Stars | 20% | (1) |
| 3 Stars | 0% | (0) |
| 2 Stars | 20% | (1) |
| 1 Star | 0% | (0) |
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Average Reported Wait Time
- 16 – 30 minutes
Dr. Black's Performance
- Trustworthiness
- Explains condition(s) well
- Answers questions
- Time well spent
Office & Staff Performance
- Scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
Overall Patient Satisfaction
5responses
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Black to family and friends is 4.2 out of 5
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