Quick answers
- Does Christina K. Buffington accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christina K. Buffington 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.
- How many Medicare patients does Christina K. Buffington see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 29 Original Medicare patients and 178 services for Christina K. Buffington. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christina K. Buffington's NPI number?
- 1518217199. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Christina K. Buffington, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 29 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 178 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)77 services
- Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes (97140)48 services
- Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)29 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis59%
- High blood pressure55%
- Anxiety45%
Practice locations
Addresses where Christina K. Buffington is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 101 Lattner Ct, Suite 300Morrisville, NC 27560 (919) 238‑2450
- 120 William Penn PlzDurham, NC 27704 (919) 220‑5255
- 7850 Brier Creek Pkwy, Suite And300Raleigh, NC 27617 (919) 846‑3938
- 851 S Main StHolly Springs, NC 27540 (919) 467‑4992
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christina K. Buffington as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Emergeortho PA731 clinicians in the group
- UNC Physicians Group Practices II LLC60 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Occupational Therapist in Private Practice, North Carolina →
Other occupational therapists in Morrisville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Morrisville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Emergeortho PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518217199 |
| 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
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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