JAMES W. BACKSTROM MD – NPI #1497721146
Radiology
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
JAMES BACKSTROM is a radiologist located in PITTSBURGH, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1497721146 to JAMES BACKSTROM on February 23, 2006. 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 2085R0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology
The NPI profile was last updated on Mar 03, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JAMES BACKSTROM below.
NPI Profile for
JAMES W. BACKSTROM
(more than 20 years ago)
THREE GATEWAY CENTER, 20TH FLOOR
PITTSBURGH, PA 15222-1029 Phone: (412) 223-2272 Fax: (412) 281-6320
1 Other location(s):
Charlottesville, VA 22908-1029
Phone: (434) 924-9400
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Identifiers for JAMES BACKSTROM
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| other | HIGHMARK | 1387766 | |
| other | HIGHMARK BCBS | PA | 1387766 |
| other | RAILROAD MEDICARE | PA | P00663923 |
| medicaid | PA | 0018975900009 | |
| medicaid | PA | 0018975900010 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2085R0202X - Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology (Primary) |
PA | MD418526 |
| 2085P0229X - Radiology / Pediatric Radiology |
VA | 0101040755 |
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.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
JAMES BACKSTROM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- AUGUSTA HEALTH78 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
FISHERSVILLE, VA 22939 - JEWISH HOSPITAL & ST MARY'S HEALTHCARE200 ABRAHAM FLEXNER WAY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
- AUGUSTA HEALTH78 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
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