Dr Joseph Thomas Backe, MD - Medicare Dermatology in Decatur, AL

Dr Joseph Thomas Backe, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in Decatur, Alabama. He went to University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. His current practice location is 1203 Medical Dr Se, Decatur, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 350-2875.

Dr Joseph Thomas Backe is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 8261) 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 1649237363.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Thomas Backe, MD
1203 Medical Dr Se,
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 350-2875
(256) 350-6228



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Thomas Backe
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience53 Years
Location1203 Medical Dr Se, Decatur, Alabama
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 Joseph Thomas Backe attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1649237363
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244394997
  • Enrollment ID: I20090126000325

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Thomas Backe such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1649237363NPI-NPPES
000000243MedicaidAL
00243OtherALBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 8261 (Alabama)Primary

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. Dr Joseph Thomas Backe allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJoseph T Backe Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689700015
PECOS PAC ID: 2961566617
Enrollment ID: O20090126000334

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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 Joseph Thomas Backe 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 Joseph Thomas Backe, MD
1203 Medical Dr Se,
Decatur, AL 35601

Ph: (256) 350-2875
Dr Joseph Thomas Backe, MD
1203 Medical Dr Se,
Decatur, AL 35601

Ph: (256) 350-2875

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Dermatology Doctors in Decatur, AL

Jere H Weaver, M.D.
Dermatology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 722 Bank St Ne, Decatur, AL 35601
Phone: 256-351-1874    Fax: 256-351-1876
Samantha S Wyatt, M.D.
Dermatology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 620 Walnut St Ne, Suite A, Decatur, AL 35601
Phone: 256-353-7775    Fax: 256-353-7765
Dr. James L Reeder Sr., MD
Dermatology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1310 Somerville Rd Se, Decatur, AL 35601
Phone: 256-350-2550    Fax: 256-350-9739

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