Robert Backus, MD - Family Medicine in Townshend, VT

Robert Backus, MD is a Family Medicine - Geriatric Medicine physician based in Townshend, Vermont. Robert Backus is licensed to practice in Vermont (license number 0420006390) and his current practice location is 185 Grafton Rd., Townshend, Vermont. He can be reached at his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (802) 365-4331.

NPI number for Robert Backus is 1629068184 and his current mailing address is Po Box 216, Townshend, Vermont. He does not participate in medicare program and thus does not accept medicare assignments. His NPI Number is 1629068184.

Contact Information

Robert Backus, MD
185 Grafton Rd.,
Townshend, VT 05353
(802) 365-4331
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameRobert Backus
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Location185 Grafton Rd., Townshend, Vermont
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsDoes not participate in Medicare Program. He may not accept medicare assignment.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1629068184
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/26/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/28/2008

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert Backus such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1629068184NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207QG0300XFamily Medicine - Geriatric Medicine 0420006390 (Vermont)Primary

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. Robert Backus is NOT enrolled with medicare and thus cannot prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Robert Backus, MD
Po Box 216,
Townshend, VT 05353-0216

Ph: (802) 365-4331
Robert Backus, MD
185 Grafton Rd.,
Townshend, VT 05353

Ph: (802) 365-4331

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