Dr Matthew J Backs, DDS - Medicare Dentist in Anchorage, AK

Dr Matthew J Backs, DDS is a medicare enrolled "Dentist" provider in Anchorage, Alaska. His current practice location is 4315 Diplomacy Dr, Anchorage, Alaska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (907) 563-2662.

Dr Matthew J Backs is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 12012012A) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1285074070.

Contact Information

Dr Matthew J Backs, DDS
4315 Diplomacy Dr,
Anchorage, AK 99508-5926
(907) 563-2662
Not Available



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Matthew J Backs
GenderMale
SpecialityDentist
Location4315 Diplomacy Dr, Anchorage, Alaska
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285074070
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/26/2013
  • Last Update Date: 02/26/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173823929
  • Enrollment ID: I20151130000933

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Matthew J Backs such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285074070NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
122300000XDentist 12012012A (Indiana)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 Matthew J Backs 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 Matthew J Backs, DDS
49 Old Buddha Rd,
Bedford, IN 47421-7747

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Dr Matthew J Backs, DDS
4315 Diplomacy Dr,
Anchorage, AK 99508-5926

Ph: (907) 563-2662

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