Charles L Backus, DO - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Bulls Gap, TN

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Charles L Backus, DO is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine" physician in Bulls Gap, Tennessee. He went to Oklahoma State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Emmaus Medical And Counseling, Emmaus Medical And Counseling and his current practice location is 273 Highway 11 E, Bulls Gap, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (423) 393-4146.

Charles L Backus is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number DO1551) 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 1801856414.

Contact Information

Charles L Backus, DO
273 Highway 11 E,
Bulls Gap, TN 37711-3433
(423) 393-4146
(423) 393-4377

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Physician's Profile

Full NameCharles L Backus
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience26 Years
Location273 Highway 11 E, Bulls Gap, Tennessee
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:
  • Charles L Backus attended and graduated from Oklahoma State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1801856414
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/20/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8729070107
  • Enrollment ID: I20040402001281

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Charles L Backus such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1801856414NPI-NPPES
3300057MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2083A0300XPreventive Medicine - Addiction Medicine 1551 (Tennessee)Secondary
207P00000XEmergency Medicine DO1551 (Tennessee)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Emmaus Medical And Counseling11536733893
Emmaus Medical And Counseling11536733893

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. Charles L Backus allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEmmaus Community Healthcare, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356379093
PECOS PAC ID: 3870560741
Enrollment ID: O20040911000150
Entity NameNortheast Tennessee Emergency Physicians Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467427138
PECOS PAC ID: 7517911712
Enrollment ID: O20050310000431
Entity NameAppalachian Emergency Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689985863
PECOS PAC ID: 6901099639
Enrollment ID: O20101026000515
Entity NameHealth Express
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417352618
PECOS PAC ID: 5799072963
Enrollment ID: O20161003001785
Entity NameEmmaus Medical And Counseling
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598256117
PECOS PAC ID: 1153673389
Enrollment ID: O20181016002174

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. Charles L 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
Charles L Backus, DO
2514 Wesley St, Suite 104,
Johnson City, TN 37601-1764

Ph: (423) 833-5547		Charles L Backus, DO
273 Highway 11 E,
Bulls Gap, TN 37711-3433

Ph: (423) 393-4146

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