Mark Cross, PA-C
Mark Cross is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Porterville, CA with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Mark Cross, PA-C specializes in medical, serving patients in Porterville, CA in group practice. He has been in practice for 20+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 34% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 174dNPPES updated 2025-12-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
560 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA 93257-3269
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.51%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.6 pts)
2.51% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
12
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
439
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,235
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $133k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Nov 30, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363AM0700X
Mailing address
2050 S Blosser Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93458-7310
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Mark Cross
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Mark Cross for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Porterville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mark Cross
Dr. Cross is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Porterville, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (559) 781-1665.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Mark Cross
Practice Location
560 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA 93257-3269
Mailing Address
2050 S Blosser Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93458-7310
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