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Infectious Disease

Jacob T. Cross, MD

Sees patients in Baton Rouge, LA · Metairie, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Jacob T. Cross, MD (Infectious Disease) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Baton Rouge, LA and Metairie, LA. NPI 1720317746. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Jacob T. Cross, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Infectious DiseasePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
38Years since medical school (graduated 1988)
Tulane University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Ochsner Clinic LLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Jacob T. Cross see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Baton Rouge, LA and Metairie, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Jacob T. Cross's specialty?
Medicare lists Infectious Disease as the primary specialty, and also Pediatric Medicine.
Does Jacob T. Cross accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jacob T. Cross accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Jacob T. Cross?
(225) 761-5200, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Jacob T. Cross's NPI number?
1720317746. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Jacob T. Cross is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Jacob T. Cross as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other infectious disease doctors in Baton Rouge

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Baton Rouge, LA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTulane University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1988
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720317746
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians