Linda G Backus, PT - Medicare Physical Therapist in Des Plaines, IL

Linda G Backus, PT is a medicare enrolled "Physical Therapist" provider in Des Plaines, Illinois. She graduated from medical school in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physical Therapy. She is a member of the group practice Optimum Therapies, Llc and her current practice location is 1683 Elk Blvd, Des Plaines, Illinois. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (847) 390-0999.

Linda G Backus is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number ) 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 1679662241.

Contact Information

Linda G Backus, PT
1683 Elk Blvd,
Des Plaines, IL 60016-4721
(847) 390-0999
(847) 390-0949

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameLinda G Backus
GenderFemale
SpecialityPhysical Therapy
Experience30 Years
Location1683 Elk Blvd, Des Plaines, 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:
  • Linda G Backus graduated from medical school in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679662241
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789618877
  • Enrollment ID: I20220913002836

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Linda G Backus such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679662241NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
225100000XPhysical Therapist (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Optimum Therapies, Llc33754300287

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. Linda G Backus allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameOptimum Therapies, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356463087
PECOS PAC ID: 3375430028
Enrollment ID: O20040228000087

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. Linda G 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
Linda G Backus, PT
809 S Hi Lusi Ave,
Mount Prospect, IL 60056-4211

Ph: (847) 670-1430
Linda G Backus, PT
1683 Elk Blvd,
Des Plaines, IL 60016-4721

Ph: (847) 390-0999

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