Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Cross, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Birmingham, AL

  • NPI 1992748602
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
619 19Th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 934-6600
Additional location
619 19Th St S
Birmingham, AL 352331900
(205) 934-3411
Mailing address
Po Box 55310
Birmingham, AL 352555310

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 28, 2023
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #18208

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1992748602. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
169
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$32,420
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 48 47 $42
01924 Anesthesia for x-ray on arteries 29 28 $200
01926 Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest 25 25 $314
01916 Anesthesia for x-ray exam of arteries and veins using contrast 20 19 $184
01270 Anesthesia for other procedure on artery of upper leg 13 12 $333
00770 Anesthesia for procedure on large blood vessels in abdomen 12 11 $471
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 11 11 $203
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 11 11 $79

In context: peer comparison

Among 80 peers in this city , average services per provider: 29. This provider delivers 5.8× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Richard Cross's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Cross practices Anesthesiology Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Richard Cross practice?
Dr. Richard Cross practices at 619 19Th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233. Office phone: 2059346600.
What is Dr. Richard Cross's NPI?
Dr. Richard Cross's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992748602, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Cross accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Cross accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Cross commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS 36620); Anesthesia for x-ray on arteries (HCPCS 01924); Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest (HCPCS 01926). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.