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Who is Dr. Cross, Infectious Disease Specialist in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Sara Cross, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Memphis, TN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Cross is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cross’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cross’s office at (901) 545-6969.
What languages does Dr. Cross speak?
Dr. Cross and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Cross typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Cross diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Cross. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Cross typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sara Cross may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Cross' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cross accept my insurance?
Dr. Cross accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (901) 545-6969 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cross accept in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Cross in Memphis, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Capital Blue Cross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
IASIS Healthcare
Intermountain Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cross' office located?
What is Dr. Cross's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cross's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194921551.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cross?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cross
What is Dr. Sara Cross's specialty?
Dr. Cross is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Memphis, TN.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Sara Cross affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cross is affiliated with Kingman Regional Medical Center, Portneuf Medical Center, Shannon Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Sara Cross accepting new patients in Memphis, TN?
Yes, Dr. Sara Cross is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sara Cross offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cross's office at (901) 545-6969 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sara Cross?
Please contact Dr. Cross's office at (901) 545-6969 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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