Dr Leilah Backhus, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Skokie, IL

Dr Leilah Backhus, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Skokie, Illinois. She went to University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) and graduated in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Endeavor Health Medical Group and her current practice location is 9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 1900, Skokie, Illinois. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (847) 933-1773.

Dr Leilah Backhus is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036-125760) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1508163643.

Contact Information

Dr Leilah Backhus, MD
9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 1900,
Skokie, IL 60076-5006
(847) 933-1773
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Leilah Backhus
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience17 Years
Location9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 1900, Skokie, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Leilah Backhus attended and graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508163643
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/25/2011
  • Last Update Date: 03/30/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911178934
  • Enrollment ID: I20110923000491

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Leilah Backhus such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508163643NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 036-125760 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston HospitalEvanston, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Endeavor Health Medical Group21633346992710

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 Leilah Backhus allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameNorthshore University Healthsystem Faculty Practice Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497701882
PECOS PAC ID: 2163334699
Enrollment ID: O20040524000118

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 Leilah Backhus 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 AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Leilah Backhus, MD
9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 1900,
Skokie, IL 60076-5006

Ph: (847) 933-1773
Dr Leilah Backhus, MD
9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 1900,
Skokie, IL 60076-5006

Ph: (847) 933-1773

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