Colleen Backus, PT - Medicare Physical Therapist in Saratoga Springs, NY

Colleen Backus, PT is a medicare enrolled "Physical Therapist" provider in Saratoga Springs, New York. She went to State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physical Therapy. She is a member of the group practice Spa Physical Therapy, Pc and her current practice location is 7 Wells St, Suite 101, Saratoga Springs, New York. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 587-0637.

Colleen Backus is licensed to practice in New York (license number 006568) 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 1891758694.

Contact Information

Colleen Backus, PT
7 Wells St, Suite 101,
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-1200
(518) 587-0637
(518) 587-2515

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameColleen Backus
GenderFemale
SpecialityPhysical Therapy
Experience44 Years
Location7 Wells St, Saratoga Springs, New York
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:
  • Colleen Backus attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1891758694
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799767638
  • Enrollment ID: I20111107000615

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Colleen Backus such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1891758694NPI-NPPES
Q55081OtherNYEMPIRE BLUE CROSS
10000074OtherNYCDPHP
2289411OtherNYAETNA HMO
5683569OtherNYAETNA PPO
43115OtherNYMVP HEALTH PLAN
000492521001OtherNYBLUE SHIELD OF NORTHEASTE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
225100000XPhysical Therapist 006568 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Spa Physical Therapy, Pc61038081422

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. Colleen Backus allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameSpa Physical Therapy, Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Physical/occupational Therapy Group In Private Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487765095
PECOS PAC ID: 6103808142
Enrollment ID: O20040603000951

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. Colleen Backus 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
Colleen Backus, PT
7 Wells St, Suite 101,
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-1200

Ph: (518) 587-0637
Colleen Backus, PT
7 Wells St, Suite 101,
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-1200

Ph: (518) 587-0637

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