Kenneth Scott Backman, MD - Medicare Allergy/immunology in Fairfield, CT

Kenneth Scott Backman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Allergy & Immunology" physician in Fairfield, Connecticut. He went to University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Allergy/immunology. He is a member of the group practice Allergy And Asthma Care Of Fairfield County Llc and his current practice location is 55 Walls Dr, Ste. 405, Fairfield, Connecticut. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (203) 259-7070.

Kenneth Scott Backman is licensed to practice in Connecticut (license number 038854) 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 1174595847.

Contact Information

Kenneth Scott Backman, MD
55 Walls Dr, Ste. 405,
Fairfield, CT 06824-5163
(203) 259-7070
(203) 254-7402



Physician's Profile

Full NameKenneth Scott Backman
GenderMale
SpecialityAllergy/immunology
Experience30 Years
Location55 Walls Dr, Fairfield, Connecticut
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:
  • Kenneth Scott Backman attended and graduated from University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174595847
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476458779
  • Enrollment ID: I20101021001206

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kenneth Scott Backman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174595847NPI-NPPES
010038854CT02OtherCTBLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207K00000XAllergy & Immunology 038854 (Connecticut)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Allergy And Asthma Care Of Fairfield County Llc46885799803

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Entity NameAllergy And Asthma Care Of Fairfield County Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710098645
PECOS PAC ID: 4688579980
Enrollment ID: O20031201000267

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Kenneth Scott Backman, MD
55 Walls Dr, Ste. 405,
Fairfield, CT 06824-5163

Ph: (203) 259-7070
Kenneth Scott Backman, MD
55 Walls Dr, Ste. 405,
Fairfield, CT 06824-5163

Ph: (203) 259-7070

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 55 Walls Dr, Suite 405, Fairfield, CT 06824
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