Dr. Robert W Backus

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 48+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Robert W Backus, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Townshend, Vermont. He attended and graduated from University Of Vermont College Of Medicine in 1976, having over 48 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Grace Cottage Hospital, Fletcher Allen Hospital Of Vermont. Dr. Robert W Backus also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Carlos G Otis Health Care Center Inc. Dr. Robert W Backus may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (802) 365-4331 to request Dr. Robert W Backus the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 185 Grafton Rd
Townshend, VT 05353

Phone 1: (802) 365-4331
Phone 2: (802) 365-3601


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Robert W Backus
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2567372493
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Family Practice (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 48 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Robert W Backus attended and graduated from University Of Vermont College Of Medicine in 1976.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1629068184
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, January 28, 2008

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Robert W Backus

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Robert W Backus has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 48 years of experience.
  • Family Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
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    Geriatric Medicine
    A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Carlos G Otis Health Care Center Inc


Practice Locations

185 Grafton Rd
Townshend, VT 05353
Phone: (802) 365-4331
Phone 2: (802) 365-3601
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 3, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, January 28, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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