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Active NPI 1346907151 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

James Steven Cross

Physician Assistant • Duluth, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

James Cross is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Duluth, MN. With approximately 5 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2021, James Cross delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1000 E 1ST ST STE 404.

James Cross maintains professional affiliations with Grand Itasca Clinic And Hospital, Orthopedic Associates Of Duluth Pa, Community Memorial Hospital Association and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include fusion of additional segment of spine, insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1000 E 1st St Ste 404

Duluth, MN 558052265

Telephone 2187225513
Fax 2187227173

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2021

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Duluth, MN

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
5 Yrs -4.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 9.5 Yrs
State Avg: 10.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
180 Specialists

Practicing in Duluth, MN (4026 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
16.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
96.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cross (5 Years) 5 Yrs
Duluth Specialty Average (9.5 Years) 9.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine
37 11 $2187.70 $45.95
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion
28 12 $1292.50 $30.23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
19 18 $157.47 $53.01

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-10-30
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MN 13966

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Grand Itasca Clinic And Hospital

111 Se 3rd St, Grand Rapids, MN 557443663

Phone: 2183263401

Grand Itasca Clinic And Hospital

1601 Goldf Course Rd, Grand Rapids, MN 557448648

Phone: 2183263401

Community Memorial Hospital Association

512 Skyline Blvd, Cloquet, MN 557203787

Phone: 2188794641

Orthopedic Associates Of Duluth Pa

1000 E 1st St, Duluth, MN 558052297

Phone: 2187225513

Community Memorial Hospital Association

512 Skyline Blvd, Cloquet, MN 557201199

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address October 30, 2024

Registered at 1000 E 1ST ST STE 404, DULUTH, MN 558052297 (Tel: 2187225513)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 30, 2024

Physician Assistant (License #13966 in MN)

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Updated Practice Location September 24, 2024

Registered at 1000 E 1ST ST STE 404, DULUTH, MN 558052265 (Tel: 2187225513)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 09, 2022

Registered at 400 E 3RD ST, DULUTH, MN 558051951 (Tel: 1827868364)

NPI Profile Active November 29, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 29, 2021

Registered at 1211 N 16TH ST, SUPERIOR, WI 548802828 (Tel: 7152221530)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 29, 2021

Registered at 1211 N 16TH ST, SUPERIOR, WI 548802828 (Tel: 7152221530)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 29, 2021

Recorded as JAMES CROSS

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 29, 2021

Physician Assistant

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 29, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1346907151
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 29, 2021
Last Update: October 30, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1000 E 1st St Ste 404

Duluth, MN 558052297

Phone: 2187225513

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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