Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout CROSS
Based in Fort Smith, AR, Christopher Brian Cross, MD is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Christopher graduated from University of Arkansas College of Medicine in 2007.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Cross's specialty?
Dr. Cross is a gastroenterology in Fort Smith, AR. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GASTROENTEROLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Cross?
Dr. Cross is listed at 6801 ROGERS AVE, Fort Smith, AR 72903. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Cross?
The number on file is (479) 274-3200. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cross's NPI number?
Dr. Cross's National Provider Identifier is 1013170596. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cross's medical education?
Dr. Cross attended University of Arkansas College of Medicine, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Cross been practising?
Dr. Cross has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Cross known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cross performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope; provides treatments such as imaging of digestive tract done from the inside of the digestive tract, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Has Dr. Cross confirmed this information?
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (479) 274-3200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6801 ROGERS AVE
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,432 services · 1,303 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
227 |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
142 |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
128 |
| Dilation of esophagus | Procedure | 43450 |
103 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
45 |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
31 |
| Destruction of polyp or growth of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43270 |
24 |
| Removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43264 |
12 |
| Incision of pancreatic outlet using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43262 |
12 |
| Imaging of digestive tract done from the inside of the digestive tract | Treatment | 91110 |
35 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other gastroenterology specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other gastroenterology specialists in Fort Smith 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Arkansas College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at University of Arkansas College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in AR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.