Dr Bruce M Backer, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Orange, CT

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Dr Bruce M Backer, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist - Foot Surgery" provider in Orange, Connecticut. He went to William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. He is a member of the group practice Healthdrive Podiatry Group Pc and his current practice location is 272 Charles Ct, Orange, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (203) 494-5917.

Dr Bruce M Backer is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number P00364) 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 1073887923.

Contact Information

Dr Bruce M Backer, DPM
272 Charles Ct,
Orange, CT 06477-1629
(203) 494-5917
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Bruce M Backer
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience40 Years
Location272 Charles Ct, Orange, Connecticut
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:
  • Dr Bruce M Backer attended and graduated from William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073887923
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/23/2012
  • Last Update Date: 02/23/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587882022
  • Enrollment ID: I20140826000958

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Bruce M Backer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073887923NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213ES0131XPodiatrist - Foot Surgery P00364 (Connecticut)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Healthdrive Podiatry Group Pc337544695893

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 Bruce M Backer allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameHealthdrive Podiatry Group Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770514101
PECOS PAC ID: 3375446958
Enrollment ID: O20040130000371

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 Bruce M Backer 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 Bruce M Backer, DPM
272 Charles Ct,
Orange, CT 06477-1629

Ph: () -		Dr Bruce M Backer, DPM
272 Charles Ct,
Orange, CT 06477-1629

Ph: (203) 494-5917

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