Stephen Aloysius Cross, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Columbia, SC

Stephen Aloysius Cross, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Columbia, South Carolina. He went to Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Columbia Eye Clinic Pa, Prisma Health Medical Group-midlands and his current practice location is 1920 Pickens St, Columbia, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (803) 779-3070.

Stephen Aloysius Cross is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 38691) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1063737351.

Contact Information

Stephen Aloysius Cross, MD
1920 Pickens St,
Columbia, SC 29201-2632
(803) 779-3070
(803) 771-7639

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Physician's Profile

Full NameStephen Aloysius Cross
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience18 Years
Location1920 Pickens St, Columbia, South Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Stephen Aloysius Cross attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063737351
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/30/2010
  • Last Update Date: 08/29/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5890932560
  • Enrollment ID: I20151222001196

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Stephen Aloysius Cross such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063737351NPI-NPPES
386914MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 38691 (South Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Columbia Eye Clinic Pa842606990714
Prisma Health Medical Group-midlands5991099707865

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Stephen Aloysius Cross allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameColumbia Eye Clinic Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720044514
PECOS PAC ID: 8426069907
Enrollment ID: O20060515000010
Entity NamePrisma Health Medical Group-midlands
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275988321
PECOS PAC ID: 5991099707
Enrollment ID: O20160802001226

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Stephen Aloysius Cross is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Stephen Aloysius Cross, MD
Po Box 743904,
Atlanta, GA 30374-3904

Ph: (803) 296-7320
Stephen Aloysius Cross, MD
1920 Pickens St,
Columbia, SC 29201-2632

Ph: (803) 779-3070

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