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Unclaimed ProfileAbout CROSS
Based in Indianapolis, IN, Michael Brian Cross, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Michael graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2006. Michael is also listed as specialising in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 10,876 services to 907 patients.
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Common questions
What does Dr. Cross specialise in?
Dr. Cross is an orthopedic surgeon in Indianapolis, IN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Cross located?
Dr. Cross is listed at 8450 NORTHWEST BLVD, Indianapolis, IN 46278. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cross's phone number?
The number on file is (317) 802-2000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Cross?
Dr. Cross's National Provider Identifier is 1235397043. 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
Where did Dr. Cross go to medical school?
Dr. Cross attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Cross have?
Dr. Cross has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Cross do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cross performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (317) 802-2000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8450 NORTHWEST BLVD
Indianapolis, IN 46278
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
10,876 services · 907 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
140 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
52 |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
33 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
144 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
122 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
100 |
| X-ray of joints, multiple | Imaging | 77077 |
36 |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
30 |
| X-ray of both hips, 2 views | Imaging | 73521 |
16 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
9,800 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 4
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Indianapolis 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in IN 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.