2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1346907151
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JAMES CROSS

Physician Assistant in DULUTH, Minnesota. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
133
Medicare Part D claims · 61 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790

What the federal data shows

JAMES CROSS filed 133 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in DULUTH, Minnesota.

133
Part D claims, 2023

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JAMES CROSS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

133 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about JAMES CROSS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/29/2021

NPI 1346907151

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

133 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Physician Assistant share within Minnesota

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

JAMES CROSS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider at 1000 E 1ST ST STE 404, DULUTH, MN, 55805, with a listed phone of (218) 722-5513. NPI 1346907151 was issued on 11/29/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CROSS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 133 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 61 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.6%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1000 E 1ST ST STE 404
DULUTH, MN 55805

Provider Details

NPI 1346907151
Specialty Physician Assistant
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/29/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES CROSS bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

GRAND ITASCA CLINIC AND HOSPITAL
★★★★☆ 4/5
GRAND RAPIDS, MN
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 240064
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
CLOQUET, MN
ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES OF DULUTH PA
DULUTH, MN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

133
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
61
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
136
Total Day Supply
2,122
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
30 (22.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.54
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 33, 75-84: 13, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What JAMES CROSS prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
25
Gabapentin
22
Methocarbamol
20
Pregabalin
15
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physician Assistant Overview

How JAMES CROSS fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES CROSS's 133 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Minnesota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CROSS.

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES CROSS's specialty?
JAMES CROSS specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in DULUTH, Minnesota.
How much does JAMES CROSS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES CROSS wrote 133 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 61 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES CROSS located?
JAMES CROSS is located at 1000 E 1ST ST STE 404, DULUTH, MN, 55805. Phone: (218) 722-5513.
What is JAMES CROSS's NPI number?
JAMES CROSS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346907151, issued on 11/29/2021.
Does JAMES CROSS prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES CROSS had 30 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.6%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES CROSS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES CROSS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Gabapentin, Methocarbamol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES CROSS accept Medicare?
JAMES CROSS appears in CMS Medicare data with 133 Part D claims and 61 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES CROSS's credentials?
JAMES CROSS's NPI is 1346907151. 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

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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