Dr Gregory S Backofen, MD - Medicare Family Practice in El Dorado, AR

Dr Gregory S Backofen, MD is a medicare enrolled "General Practice" physician in El Dorado, Arkansas. He graduated from medical school in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Preferred Hospital Leasing Hemphill, Inc. and his current practice location is 460 W Oak St, El Dorado, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (870) 881-4463.

Dr Gregory S Backofen is licensed to practice in Texas (license number Q5755) 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 1619231966.

Contact Information

Dr Gregory S Backofen, MD
460 W Oak St,
El Dorado, AR 71730-4567
(870) 881-4463
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gregory S Backofen
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience15 Years
Location460 W Oak St, El Dorado, Arkansas
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 Gregory S Backofen graduated from medical school in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1619231966
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/02/2012
  • Last Update Date: 09/08/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163748195
  • Enrollment ID: I20151110000803

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gregory S Backofen such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1619231966NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208D00000XGeneral Practice Q5755 (Texas)Primary
208D00000XGeneral Practice E-9281 (Arkansas)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Angels Care Home HealthPalestine, TXHome health agency
Jordan Health ServicesJasper, TXHome health agency
Advantage Plus HomecareJasper, TXHome health agency
Hospice Plus HoustonBellaire, TXHospice
Gentiva HospiceBeaumont, TXHospice
Sabine County HospitalHemphill, TXHospital
Chi St Lukes Health Memorial LufkinLufkin, TXHospital
Nacogdoches County Hospital DistrictNacogdoches, TXHospital
Nacogdoches Medical CenterNacogdoches, TXHospital
Shady Shores Of HemphillHemphill, TXNursing home
Hemphill Care CenterHemphill, TXNursing home
Twin Lakes Rehabilitation And Care CenterSan augustine, TXNursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Preferred Hospital Leasing Hemphill, Inc.17594671116

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NamePreferred Hospital Leasing Hemphill, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811256696
PECOS PAC ID: 1759467111
Enrollment ID: O20090106000543

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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 Gregory S Backofen 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 Gregory S Backofen, MD
2421 Worth St,
Hemphill, TX 75948-7215

Ph: (409) 787-1416
Dr Gregory S Backofen, MD
460 W Oak St,
El Dorado, AR 71730-4567

Ph: (870) 881-4463

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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 701 W Oak St, El Dorado, AR 71730
Phone: 870-863-7154    

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