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CHRISTINA KIMMEL BUFFINGTON MSOTR/L
NPI 1518217199
Occupational Therapist - Hand in Durham, NC

Active since September 11, 2012Accepts Medicare Assignment
88.4/100
CMS Quality Rating
120 WILLIAM PENN PLZ, DURHAM, NC 27704(919) 220-5255 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 28, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 12, 2023, Jan 19, 2021, Oct 11, 2016 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Christina Kimmel Buffington Msotr/l NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHRISTINA KIMMEL BUFFINGTON MSOTR/L (NPI 1518217199) is an individual hand provider in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (6950) and active in the NPI registry since September 2012. She maintains 7 additional practice locations and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518217199
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy225XH1200X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTINA KIMMEL BUFFINGTONCredential: MSOTR/L
Location Address120 WILLIAM PENN PLZDurham, NC 27704-2150
Mailing AddressPo Box 5105Belfast, ME 04915-5100 · (919) 220-5255
Phone(919) 220-5255
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateSeptember 11, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 28, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 28, 2025
✔ NPI 1518217199 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyOccupational Therapist · HandRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Taxonomy Code225XH1200X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 6950
Also ListedOccupational TherapistTaxonomy 225X00000X · License 6950 (NC)
Also ListedOccupational Therapist · Physical RehabilitationTaxonomy 225XP0019X · License 6950 (NC)
120 WILLIAM PENN PLZ, Durham, NC 27704
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Secondary Practice Locations 7

Location 11111 Huffman Mill RdBurlington, NC 27215-8862 · Phone (919) 220-5255
Location 23100 Duraleigh Rd Ste 100Raleigh, NC 27612-8105 · Phone (919) 220-5255
Location 37810 Nc Highway 751Durham, NC 27713-6924 · Phone (919) 220-5255
Location 4910 W Williams StApex, NC 27502-5201 · Phone (919) 220-5255
Location 5100 Perkins DrChapel Hill, NC 27514-1783 · Phone (919) 220-5255
Location 6851 S Main StHolly Springs, NC 27540-8907 · Phone (919) 346-8651 · Fax (919) 557-6084
Location 77850 Brier Creek PkwyRaleigh, NC 27617-8900 · Phone (919) 220-5255

Other Identifiers 1

Other6950NC · Occupational Therapy License Number

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christina Kimmel Buffington Msotr/l is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID42453755
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130828000546

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 97110
This therapy involves exercises to boost strength, endurance, flexibility, and range of motion. Each session lasts 15 minutes. The goal is to improve physical function and overall health. It's a safe, beneficial method for enhancing well-being and fitness.
77 services29 patients
Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 97140
This therapy involves using hands-on techniques to help improve your body's movement and function. These techniques may include stretching, resistance exercises, or gentle pressure. Each session lasts 15 minutes and aims to relieve pain, promote healing, and improve your overall health.
48 services18 patients
Therapy procedure using functional activities 97530
A therapy procedure using functional activities encourages you to use your own body movements in day-to-day tasks to aid recovery. It aims to improve your mobility, strength, and overall health by incorporating therapeutic exercises into your routine.
29 services12 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

88.4/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality94.91
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities40
Cost67.25

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MS. ROBIN TIERNEY CONRADI PT
Physical Therapist
120 WILLIAM PENN PLZ
DURHAM, NC 27704
Durham County (919) 220-5255
MRS. KRISTIN VERNICE WYLIE MSPT
Physical Therapist
120 WILLIAM PENN PLZ
DURHAM, NC 27704
Durham County (919) 220-5255
NANCY N. BELDING LPT
Occupational Therapist
120 WILLIAM PENN PLZ
DURHAM, NC 27704
Durham County (919) 220-5255
LINDY NOELLE KYGER PA-C
Physician Assistant
120 WILLIAM PENN PLZ
DURHAM, NC 27704
Durham County (919) 220-5255
LINDA R. BELHORN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
120 WILLIAM PENN PLZ
DURHAM, NC 27704
Durham County (919) 220-5255
MICHELLE NICOLE ALBY DPT
Physical Therapist
120 WILLIAM PENN PLZ
DURHAM, NC 27704
Durham County (919) 220-5255
MRS. KELLY L MCLAUGHLIN P.T., ATC
Physical Therapist
120 WILLIAM PENN PLZ
DURHAM, NC 27704
Durham County (919) 220-5255
THOMAS ALVA DIMMIG M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
120 WILLIAM PENN PLZ
DURHAM, NC 27704
Durham County (919) 220-5255

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Christina Buffington's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christina Buffington is 1518217199. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 11, 2012.

Where is Christina Buffington located?

Christina Buffington practices at 120 William Penn Plz, Durham, NC 27704. The listed phone number is (919) 220-5255.

What is Christina Buffington's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Occupational Therapist, specializing in Hand, with taxonomy code 225XH1200X.

Is Christina Buffington enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christina Buffington is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Christina Buffington accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Christina Buffington as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christina Buffington was last updated on October 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.