Kevin M Backfish, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Indianapolis, IN

Kevin M Backfish, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Indianapolis, Indiana. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Iu Anesthesiology Associates, Llc and his current practice location is 1120 South Dr, Fesler Hall Room 204, Indianapolis, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (317) 274-0275.

Kevin M Backfish is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01072312A) 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 1962638916.

Contact Information

Kevin M Backfish, MD
1120 South Dr, Fesler Hall Room 204,
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5135
(317) 274-0275
(317) 274-0256

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Physician's Profile

Full NameKevin M Backfish
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience15 Years
Location1120 South Dr, Indianapolis, Indiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Kevin M Backfish attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962638916
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/04/2009
  • Last Update Date: 11/20/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567608144
  • Enrollment ID: I20130816000009

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kevin M Backfish such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962638916NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 01072312A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Indiana University HealthIndianapolis, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Iu Anesthesiology Associates, Llc5395730303158

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. Kevin M Backfish allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameIu Anesthesiology Associates, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285684407
PECOS PAC ID: 5395730303
Enrollment ID: O20040419001228
Entity NameIu Anesthesiology Associates-pediatrics, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083651335
PECOS PAC ID: 5698770527
Enrollment ID: O20060927000033

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. Kevin M Backfish 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
Kevin M Backfish, MD
250 N Shadeland Ave,
Indianapolis, IN 46219-4959

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Kevin M Backfish, MD
1120 South Dr, Fesler Hall Room 204,
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5135

Ph: (317) 274-0275

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