Dr Joseph Thomas Backe, MD in Decatur, AL

Dr Joseph Thomas Backe, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Decatur, Alabama. He went to University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. His current practice location is 1203 Medical Dr Se, Decatur, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 350-2875.

Dr Joseph Thomas Backe is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 8261) 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 1649237363.

Contact Information

	Dr Joseph Thomas Backe, MD
	1203 Medical Dr Se, Decatur, AL 35601
	(256) 350-2875
	(256) 350-6228

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Physician's Profile

Full Name	Dr Joseph Thomas Backe
Gender	Male
Speciality	Dermatology
Experience	53 Years
Location	1203 Medical Dr Se, Decatur, Alabama
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 Joseph Thomas Backe attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1971

NPI Data:

NPI Number: 1649237363
Provider Enumeration Date: 04/27/2006
Last Update Date: 07/08/2007

Medicare PECOS Information:

PECOS PAC ID: 0244394997
Enrollment ID: I20090126000325

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Thomas Backe such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1649237363	NPI	-	NPPES
000000243	Medicaid	AL
00243	Other	AL	BCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Taxonomy	Type	License (State)	Status
207N00000X	Dermatology	8261 (Alabama)	Primary

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 Joseph Thomas Backe allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.

Entity Name	Joseph T Backe Md Pa
Entity Type	Part B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity Identifiers	NPI Number: 1689700015 PECOS PAC ID: 2961566617 Enrollment ID: O20090126000334

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 Joseph Thomas Backe 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 Joseph Thomas Backe, MD 1203 Medical Dr Se, Decatur, AL 35601 Ph: (256) 350-2875	Dr Joseph Thomas Backe, MD 1203 Medical Dr Se, Decatur, AL 35601 Ph: (256) 350-2875

Reviews and Comments

Dermatology Doctors in Decatur, AL

Jere H Weaver, M.D. Dermatology Medicare: Medicare Enrolled Practice Location: 722 Bank St Ne, Decatur, AL 35601 Phone: 256-351-1874 Fax: 256-351-1876
Samantha S Wyatt, M.D. Dermatology Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 620 Walnut St Ne, Suite A, Decatur, AL 35601 Phone: 256-353-7775 Fax: 256-353-7765
Dr. James L Reeder Sr., MD Dermatology Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 1310 Somerville Rd Se, Decatur, AL 35601 Phone: 256-350-2550 Fax: 256-350-9739

Dr Joseph Thomas Backe, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Decatur, AL