Dr Christopher Rigas Hancock, MD in Palm Desert, CA

Dr Christopher Rigas Hancock, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Palm Desert, California. He graduated from medical school in 2002 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Desert Advanced Imaging Medical Center, Halo Medical Group, The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio 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 Name	Dr Christopher Rigas Hancock
Gender	Male
Speciality	Diagnostic Radiology
Experience	23 Years
Location	48471 Crestview Dr, Palm Desert, California
Accepts Medicare Assignments	Yes. 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 graduated from medical school in 2002

NPI Data:

NPI Number: 1922128255
Provider Enumeration Date: 03/30/2007
Last Update Date: 06/02/2025

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.

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1922128255	NPI	-	NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Taxonomy	Type	License (State)	Status
2085R0202X	Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology	R3855 (Texas)	Secondary
2085R0202X	Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology	A114746 (California)	Primary
2085R0202X	Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology	MD180107 (Oregon)	Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice Name	Group PECOS PAC ID	No. of Members
Desert Advanced Imaging Medical Center	6406749613	157
Halo Medical Group	7012806052	20
The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio	0042128548	1184

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 Name	Halo Medical Group
Entity Type	Part B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity Identifiers	NPI Number: 1467506451 PECOS PAC ID: 7012806052 Enrollment ID: O20040315001110

Entity Name	Palms Imaging Medical Group
Entity Type	Part B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity Identifiers	NPI Number: 1851347272 PECOS PAC ID: 9638184815 Enrollment ID: O20060208000736

Entity Name	Imaging Associates Of New Mexico Llc
Entity Type	Part B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity Identifiers	NPI 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 Address	Practice 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

Reviews and Comments

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