Quick answers
- Does Christie M. Hancock accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christie M. Hancock accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is Christie M. Hancock's NPI number?
- 1497729941. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Christie M. Hancock is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 34 W Colt Square Dr, Suite 3Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 521‑1420
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christie M. Hancock as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mike Buffington, M.D., P.A.2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Fayetteville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fayetteville, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mike Buffington, M.D., P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497729941 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians