Quick answers
- Does Donald S. Cross accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Donald S. Cross accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Donald S. Cross see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,414 Original Medicare patients and 8,731 services for Donald S. Cross. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Donald S. Cross's NPI number?
- 1447256110. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Donald S. Cross, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 2,414 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 8,731 |
| Different services or procedures | 108 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,084 services
- Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg (J2785)864 services
- Complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99487)578 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93296)470 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)468 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Ischemic heart disease57%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes39%
- Atrial fibrillation39%
Hospitals where Donald S. Cross works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Donald S. Cross at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Ascension ProvidenceWaco, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450042
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center HillcrestWaco, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450101
- Goodall Witcher HospitalClifton, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451385
- Hamilton General HospitalHamilton, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451392
- Limestone Medical CenterGroesbeck, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451303
Practice locations
Addresses where Donald S. Cross is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7125 New Sanger Ave, Suite AWaco, TX 76712 (254) 399‑5400
- 7125 Sanger Rd, Suite EWaco, TX 76712 (267) 483‑7534
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Donald S. Cross as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Waco Cardiology Associates23 clinicians in the group
- Cardiac Cath Lab of Waco LP8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Texas →
Other cardiologists in Waco
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Waco, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Waco Cardiology Associates
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447256110 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians