Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sarita Cross, MD

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Asheville, NC

  • NPI 1194740837
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
10 McDowell St
Asheville, NC 288014104
(828) 258-8545
fax (828) 254-0714

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 20, 2017
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #9900807
Medicaid
NC #5907658

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1194740837. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,075
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$114,599
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 424 229 $92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 326 239 $75
90966 Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) 133 37 $296
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated 58 56 $3
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 58 58 $108
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes 30 28 $44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 26 26 $161
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated 20 20 $4

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 92. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$98
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 3 $71.66
Vifor Pharma, Inc. 1 $21.81
Travere Therapeutics, Inc. 1 $4.15

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$93
Education
$4

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,400
Patients
400
Total drug cost
$131,748
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 221 65 $1,435
Losartan Potassium Generic 135 37 $1,509
Spironolactone Generic 129 42 $1,299
Furosemide Generic 113 38 $874
Lisinopril Generic 113 36 $976
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Brand 89 12 $58,660
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 81 20 $632
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 73 17 $182
Chlorthalidone Generic 70 21 $1,828
Potassium Chloride Generic 70 26 $1,422

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Sarita Cross's medical specialty?
Dr. Sarita Cross practices Nephrology Physician in Asheville, NC.
Where does Dr. Sarita Cross practice?
Dr. Sarita Cross practices at 10 McDowell St, Asheville, NC 288014104. Office phone: 8282588545.
What is Dr. Sarita Cross's NPI?
Dr. Sarita Cross's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194740837, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sarita Cross accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sarita Cross accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sarita Cross commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90966). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.