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- 48471 Crestview Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260
About Dr. Hancock
Based in Palm Desert, CA, Christopher R. Hancock, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 36,127 services to 2,605 patients. The services billed most often include injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml, low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, and injection, gadobenate dimeglumine (multihance), per ml. NPI 1922128255 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (760) 776-8989
- Email not available
Practice Locations
48471 CRESTVIEW DR
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
36,127 services · 2,605 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
460 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | Imaging | 70551 |
400 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | Imaging | 70553 |
376 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72141 |
257 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| 3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing | Imaging | 76377 |
127 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72146 |
85 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
67 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast | Imaging | 70544 |
62 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of blood vessels of head before and after contrast | Imaging | 70546 |
47 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76700 |
46 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists in Palm Desert 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Christopher R. Hancock specialize in?
Christopher R. Hancock is a radiologist in Palm Desert, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Christopher R. Hancock located?
Christopher R. Hancock is listed at 48471 Crestview Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Christopher R. Hancock's phone number?
The number on file is (760) 776-8989. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Christopher R. Hancock?
Christopher R. Hancock's National Provider Identifier is 1922128255. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Christopher R. Hancock train?
Christopher R. Hancock attended Other, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Christopher R. Hancock have?
Christopher R. Hancock has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Christopher R. Hancock do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher R. Hancock performs imaging including mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast and mri scan of brain without contrast; provides treatments such as ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Christopher R. Hancock's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christopher R. Hancock. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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