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Richard Cross, DDS MS

Pediatric Dentistry in Lexington, South Carolina.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,898 in Pediatric Dentistry, 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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What the federal data shows

Richard Cross, DDS MS is a Pediatric Dentistry in Lexington, South Carolina, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

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.

What does the federal data show about Richard Cross, DDS MS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/28/2006

NPI 1487720793

Primary specialty

Pediatric Dentistry

Mid-sized

8,898 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Pediatric Dentistry compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers
Pharmacist - 6.2%Pharmacist6.2%Mental Health Counselor - 5.1%Mental Health Counselor5.1%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.6%Family Nurse Practitioner4.6%Physical Therapist - 4.5%Physical Therapist4.5%Behavior Technician - 3.8%Behavior Technician3.8%Speech-Language Pathologist - 3.7%Speech-Language Pathologist3.7%Pediatric Dentistry - 0.1%Pediatric Dentistry0.1%
Largest specialties in South Carolina (% of in-state 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 Pediatric Dentistry. 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).

Richard Cross, DDS MS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Dentistry provider holding DDS MS credentials at 139 WHITEFORD WAY, Lexington, SC, 29072, with a listed phone of (803) 951-9100. NPI 1487720793 was issued on 11/28/2006.

Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal, many Pediatric Dentistry providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Pediatric Dentistry is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,898 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 32 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

139 WHITEFORD WAY
Lexington, SC 29072

Provider Details

NPI 1487720793
Specialty Pediatric Dentistry
Credentials DDS MS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/28/2006

Pediatric Dentistry Overview

How Richard Cross, DDS MS fits within the Pediatric Dentistry landscape nationally.

8,898
Pediatric Dentistry Providers in US
54
States with Pediatric Dentistry
32
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Pediatric Dentistry Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cross.

Compare Pediatric Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pediatric Dentistry peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Richard Cross, DDS MS's specialty?
Richard Cross, DDS MS specializes in Pediatric Dentistry and practices in Lexington, South Carolina. Credentials: DDS MS.
Where is Richard Cross, DDS MS located?
Richard Cross, DDS MS is located at 139 WHITEFORD WAY, Lexington, SC, 29072. Phone: (803) 951-9100.
What is Richard Cross, DDS MS's NPI number?
Richard Cross, DDS MS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487720793, issued on 11/28/2006.
How many Pediatric Dentistry providers are there in the US?
There are 8,898 Pediatric Dentistry providers across 54 states in the US. The average Pediatric Dentistry provider writes 32 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Richard Cross, DDS MS accept Medicare?
Richard Cross, DDS MS appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Richard Cross, DDS MS's credentials?
Richard Cross, DDS MS's NPI is 1487720793 with credentials DDS MS. 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.
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.