KARL E. BACKMAN MD – NPI #1649306820
Psychiatry & Neurology
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
KARL BACKMAN is a psychiatry & neurologist located in DAVIE, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1649306820 to KARL BACKMAN on February 24, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2084P0800X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry
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NPI Profile for
KARL E. BACKMAN
(more than 19 years ago)
DAVIE, FL 33314-7721 Phone: (954) 424-6911 Fax: (954) 497-3857
LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL 33319-5839 Phone: (954) 486-4005 Fax: (954) 497-3857
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Identifiers for KARL BACKMAN
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| medicaid | FL | 254610800 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 2084P0800X - Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry (Primary) |
FL | ME70065 |
| 174400000X - Specialist |
FL | ME76676 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.