Dr Christopher Rigas Hancock, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Palm Desert, CA

Dr Christopher Rigas Hancock, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Palm Desert, California. He went to Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Halo Medical Group and his current practice location is 48471 Crestview Dr, Palm Desert, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (760) 776-8989.

Dr Christopher Rigas Hancock is licensed to practice in California (license number A114746) 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 1922128255.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Rigas Hancock, MD
48471 Crestview Dr,
Palm Desert, CA 92260-6565
(760) 776-8989
(760) 779-8073

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Rigas Hancock
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience22 Years
Location48471 Crestview Dr, Palm Desert, California
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:
  • Dr Christopher Rigas Hancock attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1922128255
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/30/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/06/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628167673
  • Enrollment ID: I20110511000220

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Rigas Hancock such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1922128255NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology A114746 (California)Primary
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology MD180107 (Oregon)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Halo Medical Group701280605217

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. Dr Christopher Rigas Hancock allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHalo Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467506451
PECOS PAC ID: 7012806052
Enrollment ID: O20040315001110
Entity NameImaging Associates Of New Mexico Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629592464
PECOS PAC ID: 4981970233
Enrollment ID: O20180220001048

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. Dr Christopher Rigas Hancock 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
Dr Christopher Rigas Hancock, MD
Po Box 25180,
Portland, OR 97298-0180

Ph: (503) 292-9108
Dr Christopher Rigas Hancock, MD
48471 Crestview Dr,
Palm Desert, CA 92260-6565

Ph: (760) 776-8989

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