Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kimberly Cross, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology · Newnan, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Speaking/Promotional
775 POPLAR RD, Newnan, GA 30265
7709912200
In practice since 2011 (15 years)
NPI: 1093009383 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Cross from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Cross

Dr. Kimberly Cross is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist in Newnan, GA, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Cross performed 846 Medicare services across 620 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Cross received a total of $7,886 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 171 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in obstetrics & gynecology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Cross is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 15 years in practice ▲ Top 5% volume in GA $7,886 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
846
Medicare services
Top 5% in GA for obstetrics & gynecology
620
Unique beneficiaries
$42
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~56 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Screening mammography
An X-ray of the breast used to detect breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease.
188 $59 $172
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis)
A screening imaging test of the breast using 3D technology to detect potential abnormalities.
182 $25 $60
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
120 $59 $145
Automated urinalysis
An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine.
69 $2 $22
Pelvic and clinical breast exam for cancer screening
A physical examination of the pelvis and breasts to screen for cervical or vaginal cancer. This procedure involves a clinical assessment performed by a healthcare provider.
53 $37 $78
Pap smear screening test
A screening test to collect and prepare a cervical or vaginal sample for laboratory analysis.
49 $40 $64
Complete breast ultrasound, 1 breast
A complete ultrasound examination of one breast to visualize internal structures.
34 $66 $363
Bone density scan (DEXA)
A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures.
28 $35 $315
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
20 $90 $225
Digital breast tomosynthesis (3D mammogram)
A specialized imaging test that creates three-dimensional pictures of the breast tissue to help detect abnormalities.
20 $17 $77
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
17 $8 $20
Nucleic acid detection test for multiple organisms
A laboratory test that uses direct probe techniques to identify multiple organisms by detecting their nucleic acids.
15 $43 $126
Limited ultrasound of 1 breast
A focused ultrasound examination of a single breast to evaluate specific areas of concern.
14 $36 $129
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential
An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells.
14 $8 $43
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast
An X-ray examination of one breast to evaluate specific breast symptoms or abnormalities.
12 $61 $233
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
11 $76 $225
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$7,886
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,314/year across 6 years
Top 5% in GA for obstetrics & gynecology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
42
Companies
171
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,061 (64.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,825 (35.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$862
2023
$713
2022
$5,611
2021
$546
2020
$119
2018
$35

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$172
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$142
PFIZER INC.
$82
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$55
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$55
Amgen Inc.
$52
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$47
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$36
Monaghan Medical Corporation
$32
Aspira Women's Health Inc
$29
Northgate Technologies, Inc.
$23
ABBVIE INC.
$20
Davol Inc.
$20
Bausch Health US, LLC
$19
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Exact Sciences Corporation
$17
Radius Health, Inc.
$16
MILLICENT US INC
$15
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 45.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$5,061
PFIZER INC.
$370
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$355
AbbVie Inc.
$305
Amgen Inc.
$279
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$142
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$101
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$100
Evofem Biosciences, Inc.
$93
Avion Pharmaceuticals
$92
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$81
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$80
Hologic, LLC
$80
Organon LLC
$65
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$61
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$55
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$42
Monaghan Medical Corporation
$32
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$29
Aspira Women's Health Inc
$29
Baxter Healthcare
$25
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$25
Northgate Technologies, Inc.
$23
Novo Nordisk Inc
$23
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$22
Axonics, Inc.
$22
ABBVIE INC.
$20
Davol Inc.
$20
Bausch Health US, LLC
$19
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$19
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
$17
Exact Sciences Corporation
$17
Radius Health, Inc.
$16
Coloplast Corp
$16
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$16
MILLICENT US INC
$15
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Agile Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Ethicon US, LLC
$13
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$11
DySIS Medical, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 73.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ABRYSVO · ACCRUFER · ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM · ANNOVERA · APLENZIN · APTIMA · ARISTA AH FlexiTip · AeroEclipse · Altis · Aptima HPV · Axonics · BOOSTRIX · Balcoltra · Cologuard Collection Kit · DAVINCI XI · DUAVEE · Da Vinci Surgical System · EVENITY · Exparel · FEMRING · FLUENT FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEM · GEMTESA · HUMIRA · INJECTAFER · Kyleena · LILETTA · LO LOESTRIN FE · MYFEMBREE · Mega Vac · Mirena · Myrbetriq · NEXPLANON · NURTEC ODT · ORIAHNN · ORILISSA · OVA1 · Osphena · PERCLOT · PREMARIN · Phexxi · Prolia · Saxenda · Stimsite · THINPREP 2000 PROCESSOR · Twirla · Tymlos · Ultra 2.0 · Veozah · XIFAXAN · ZEPBOUND · ZURZUVAE
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

The majority of payments (64%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in obstetrics & gynecology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for obstetrics & gynecology in GA.

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Geographic Context

Obstetricians & gynecologists within 10 mi
87
Per 100K population
58.0
County median income
$94,142
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT NEWNAN HOSPITAL, INC
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Cross is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in GA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 5% of GA peers, with 15 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Cross experienced with screening mammography?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Cross performed 188 screening mammography services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Cross receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Cross received a total of $7,886 from 42 companies across 171 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Cross's costs compare to other obstetricians & gynecologists in Newnan?
Dr. Cross's average Medicare payment per service is $42. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Cross) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →