Dr Rachel Backstrom, DO - Medicare Anesthesiology in Waco, TX

Dr Rachel Backstrom, DO is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Waco, Texas. She went to Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. She is a member of the group practice Scott And White Clinic and her current practice location is 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (254) 202-2000.

Dr Rachel Backstrom is licensed to practice in Texas (license number P5590) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1124220058.

Contact Information

Dr Rachel Backstrom, DO
100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd,
Waco, TX 76712
(254) 202-2000
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Rachel Backstrom
GenderFemale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience21 Years
Location100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Rachel Backstrom attended and graduated from Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124220058
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/04/2007
  • Last Update Date: 12/09/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274624663
  • Enrollment ID: I20131112000216

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rachel Backstrom such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124220058NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology P5590 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center HillcrestWaco, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Scott And White Clinic81239236042131

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Entity NameScott & White Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093779704
PECOS PAC ID: 8123923604
Enrollment ID: O20031223000640

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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 Rachel Backstrom 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 Rachel Backstrom, DO
Po Box 844658,
Dallas, TX 75284-4658

Ph: () -
Dr Rachel Backstrom, DO
100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd,
Waco, TX 76712

Ph: (254) 202-2000

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Anesthesiology Doctors in Waco, TX

Thomas J Valigura, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-202-2000    Fax: 254-202-5849
Stephanie Kemp, D.O
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-202-2000    
Kyle Sulak, DO
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 405 Londonderry Dr Ste 105, Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-776-0266    
Thomas M White, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 405 Londonderry Dr, Suite 105, Waco, TX 76712
Phone: 254-776-0266    Fax: 254-776-2511
Holly W Davis, M.D.
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 405 Londonderry Dr, Suite 105, Waco, TX 76712
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Casey D Hector, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 405 Londonderry Dr, Suite 105, Waco, TX 76712
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