Douglas D Backous, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Puyallup, WA

Douglas D Backous, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Puyallup, Washington. He went to University Of Washington School Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Proliance Surgeons Inc Ps and his current practice location is 104 27th Ave Se, Puyallup, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (253) 770-9000.

Douglas D Backous is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00034718) 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 1669589974.

Contact Information

Douglas D Backous, MD
104 27th Ave Se,
Puyallup, WA 98374-1145
(253) 770-9000
(253) 770-9712



Physician's Profile

Full NameDouglas D Backous
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience35 Years
Location104 27th Ave Se, Puyallup, Washington
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:
  • Douglas D Backous attended and graduated from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1669589974
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/02/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6305981523
  • Enrollment ID: I20100226000512

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Douglas D Backous such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1669589974NPI-NPPES
376478OtherWA L&I
1045189MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207YX0901XOtolaryngology - Otology & Neurotology MD00034718 (Washington)Secondary
207Y00000XOtolaryngology MD00034718 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Swedish Medical Center / Cherry HillSeattle, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Proliance Surgeons Inc Ps8527972900388

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameProliance Surgeons Inc Ps
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023170313
PECOS PAC ID: 8527972900
Enrollment ID: O20031119000128

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Douglas D Backous, MD
Po Box 1205,
Puyallup, WA 98371-0231

Ph: (253) 770-9000
Douglas D Backous, MD
104 27th Ave Se,
Puyallup, WA 98374-1145

Ph: (253) 770-9000

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Otolaryngology Doctors in Puyallup, WA

Dr. Todd Dwyer Jones, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 104 27th Ave Se, Puyallup, WA 98374
Phone: 253-770-9000    Fax: 253-770-9712
Vivian Mae Yu, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 104 27th Ave Se, Puyallup, WA 98374
Phone: 253-770-9000    Fax: 253-770-9712
Julie Allina Gustafson, M.D.
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 104 27th Ave Se, Puyallup, WA 98374
Phone: 253-848-0368    Fax: 253-435-4937
Randall Paul Bennett, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 104 27th Ave Se, Puyallup, WA 98374
Phone: 253-770-9000    Fax: 253-770-9712
Dr. William Sterling Duke, MD
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1609 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371
Phone: 253-697-8980    
Dr. Greg E. Davis, MD, MPH
Otolaryngology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 104 27th Ave Se, Puyallup, WA 98374
Phone: 253-770-9000    Fax: 253-770-9712

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