Sarita Cross, MD
NPI 1194740837 · Nephrology Physician · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sarita Cross, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1194740837).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194740837
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9900807 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,460 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 511 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 441 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 313 | $72 |
| Home Dialysis Services Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90966 | 72 | $280 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 31 | $104 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 242 | 68 |
| Furosemide | 140 | 49 |
| Spironolactone | 140 | 39 |
| Losartan Potassium | 130 | 40 |
| Lisinopril | 117 | 34 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 92 | 18 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$98 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-13
- Last updated
- 2017-12-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sarita Cross's NPI number?
- Sarita Cross's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194740837, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sarita Cross's specialty?
- Sarita Cross is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sarita Cross located?
- Sarita Cross's practice location on file with NPPES is 10 Mcdowell St, Asheville, NC 28801-4104.
- What is Sarita Cross's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sarita Cross is (828) 258-8545.
- Does Sarita Cross accept Medicare?
- Sarita Cross is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sarita Cross's NPI active?
- Yes — Sarita Cross's NPI (1194740837) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-12-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.