Quick answers
- Does Richard J. Cross accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard J. 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 Richard J. Cross see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 449 Original Medicare patients and 1,762 services for Richard J. Cross. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard J. Cross's NPI number?
- 1972771061. 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 Richard J. 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 | 449 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,762 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)299 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)292 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)228 services
- Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90961)141 services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)110 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes61%
- Ischemic heart disease56%
- Heart failure53%
Hospitals where Richard J. Cross works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard J. 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.
- Beaumont Hospital - Farmington HillsFarmington Hills, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230151
- Beaumont Hospital - Grosse PointeGrosse Pointe, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230089
- Beaumont Hospital Royal OakRoyal Oak, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230130
- Beaumont Hospital, TroyTroy, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230269
- Henry Ford Macomb HospitalClinton Township, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230047
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard J. Cross is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11051 Hall Rd, Suite 240Utica, MI 48317 (586) 295‑8885
- 7633 E Jefferson Ave, Suite 330Detroit, MI 48214 (313) 823‑5338
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard J. Cross as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Riverview Lifeline Center PLLC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in Michigan
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Michigan — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Riverview Lifeline Center PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972771061 |
| 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