Dr Andrew W Backus, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Bloomington, IL

Dr Andrew W Backus, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Bloomington, Illinois. He went to Indiana University - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1975 and has 49 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 6 Heartland Dr, Suite C, Bloomington, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (309) 663-0303.

Dr Andrew W Backus is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 046-006702) 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 1336131259.

Contact Information

Dr Andrew W Backus, OD
6 Heartland Dr, Suite C,
Bloomington, IL 61704-7736
(309) 663-0303
(309) 663-0161

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Andrew W Backus
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience49 Years
Location6 Heartland Dr, Bloomington, Illinois
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 Andrew W Backus attended and graduated from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 1975
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1336131259
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/17/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/11/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183706310
  • Enrollment ID: I20080128000362

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Andrew W Backus such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1336131259NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 046-006702 (Illinois)Primary

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 Andrew W 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
Dr Andrew W Backus, OD
6 Heartland Dr Ste C,
Bloomington, IL 61704-7737

Ph: (309) 663-0303
Dr Andrew W Backus, OD
6 Heartland Dr, Suite C,
Bloomington, IL 61704-7736

Ph: (309) 663-0303

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