DR. CHRISTOPHER PAUL LACROSS M.D.
NPI 1780926295
Internal Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, FL
NPI Status: Active since March 22, 2013
Contact Information
2800 E COMMERCIAL BLVD STE 210
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
ZIP 33308
Phone: (954) 667-3385
Fax: (954) 676-1010
- Individual
- Male
- Internal Medicine
- PECOS Enrolled
- Opted-Out Medicare
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About CHRISTOPHER LACROSS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christopher Lacross, an internist established in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1780926295 assigned on March 2013. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number ME128412 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.
- NPI
- 1780926295
- Provider Name
- DR. CHRISTOPHER PAUL LACROSS M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2800 E COMMERCIAL BLVD STE 210 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
- Location Phone
- (954) 667-3385
- Location Fax
- (954) 676-1010
- Mailing Address
- 2800 E COMMERCIAL BLVD STE 210 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
- Mailing Phone
- (954) 667-3385
- Mailing Fax
- (954) 676-1010
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 03-22-2013
- Last Update Date
- 04-08-2025
- Code Navigator
An internist like Christopher Lacross is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.
The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Christopher Lacross opted out of Medicare effective on 07-01-2025 until 07-01-2027. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare but is permitted to order and refer services to other healthcare providers.
Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 2005 W Reynolds St
Plant City, FL 33563
(888) 202-6052 - 1311 N Federal Hwy
Hollywood, FL 33020
(888) 202-6052
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Internal Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207R00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- ME128412
- License State
- FL
- Taxonomy Description
- A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
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*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 018842600 | MEDICAID (05) | FL |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Christopher Lacross is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes
Opt-Out Effective Date: 07-01-2025
Opt-Out End Date: 07-01-2027
Eligible to Order and Refer? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies
The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.
Durable Medical Equipment
DME-Other DME (DE001N)
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device (HCPCS:E0601)
3 DME suppliers used 16 Medicare Claims 16 Services Paid
Physician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 33308 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $135.56
- Minimum New Patient Price $58.56
- Maximum New Patient Price $179.05
- Average New Patient Copayment $33.89
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.64
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $44.76
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $103.21
- Minimum Established Patient Price $18.44
- Maximum Established Patient Price $144.68
- Average Established Patient Copayment $25.8
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.61
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $36.17
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
Quality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Care Plan | 100% | 119 |
| Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker or provide an advance care plan | ||
Reviews for DR. CHRISTOPHER PAUL LACROSS M.D.
5 out of 5 stars - Review by Ronn on July 07, 2025
Dr. LaCross is one of the few doctors I have found that really cares about his patients. Takes his time to understand what may be wrong with you and is not in a hurry. Goes above and beyond what most doctors that take only 15 minutes to treat you. He is the best doctor that I have had in my life. I would highly suggest to anyone that they see Dr LaCross and find out that he is a fantastic Doctor.
NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1780926295, we treat the final digit (5) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1780926295, enumerated as an "individual" on March 22, 2013.
The provider is located at 2800 E COMMERCIAL BLVD STE 210 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33308 and the phone number is (954) 667-3385.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
