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2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1285695064 MD
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,795 in Cardiovascular Disease Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 126 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Dean Kross, MD filed 2,632 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, prescribing 81% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 81%
- generic prescribing
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Dean Kross, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,632 Top 13% higher than 87% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Dean Kross, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Dean Kross, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,632 13% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Cardiovascular Disease Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Dean Kross, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 155 N CRAIG ST, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, with a listed phone of (412) 687-7666. NPI 1285695064 was issued on 03/31/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,632 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 126 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $337K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1285695064 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/31/2006 |
License & disciplinary context - Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Dean Kross, MD. To verify Dean Kross, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases
PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Dean Kross, MD - brand share 16.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
16% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 2,632 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
2,632
Total Claims
$337K
Total Drug Cost
126
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,685
- Total Day Supply
- 137,315
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 81% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $284K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $51K
- Opioid Claims
- 52 (2.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 42
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.15
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Dean Kross, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
200 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
117 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
100 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
96 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
92 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
85 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium 72
Rosuvastatin Calcium
72 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium 71
Levothyroxine Sodium
71 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 200 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 117 |
| Furosemide | 100 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 96 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 92 |
| Gabapentin | 85 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 72 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 71 |
| Atenolol | 65 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 63 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview
How Dean Kross, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.
24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider
Dean Kross, MD's 2,632 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Pennsylvania
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kross.
Dr. Abdul Abbasi
MD
Uniontown, PA
Dr. Richard Abramowitz
MD
Kingston, PA
Dr. Sandra Abramson
MD
Wynnewood, PA
Dr. Elizabeth Adams
DO
Hershey, PA
Dr. David Addley
D.O.
Philadelphia, PA
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dean Kross, MD's specialty? ▼
Dean Kross, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does Dean Kross, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Dean Kross, MD wrote 2,632 Medicare Part D claims totaling $337K in drug costs for 126 beneficiaries.
Where is Dean Kross, MD located? ▼
Dean Kross, MD is located at 155 N CRAIG ST, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213. Phone: (412) 687-7666.
What is Dean Kross, MD's NPI number? ▼
Dean Kross, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285695064, issued on 03/31/2006.
Does Dean Kross, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Dean Kross, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $284K in brand drug costs.
Does Dean Kross, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Dean Kross, MD had 52 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Dean Kross, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Dean Kross, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate, Furosemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Dean Kross, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Dean Kross, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,632 Part D claims and 126 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Dean Kross, MD's credentials? ▼
Dean Kross, MD's NPI is 1285695064 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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