LAURA BACKER MD – NPI #1548266877
Radiology

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

LAURA BACKER is a radiologist located in BELLINGHAM, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1548266877 to LAURA BACKER on June 22, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. 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 LAURA BACKER below.

NPI Profile for
LAURA BACKER

NPI Number
1548266877
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
LAURA BACKER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2901 SQUALICUM PKWY
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-1851
Phone: (360) 734-5400 Fax:
Mailing address
2930 SQUALICUM PKWY
STE B10
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-1854
Phone: (360) 733-0430 Fax: (360) 733-0438
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for LAURA BACKER

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDWA8252728
Taxonomy Code(s)

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)
WA 35068

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

Education
INDIANA MEDICAL COLLEGE, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OF PURDUE UNIVERSITY - Graduated 1993
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
LAURA BACKER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PEACEHEALTH KETCHIKAN MEDICAL CENTER
      3100 TONGASS AVENUE
      KETCHIKAN, AK 99901
    • PEACEHEALTH PEACE ISLAND MEDICAL CENTER
      1117 SPRING STREET
      FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250
    • PEACEHEALTH UNITED GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
      2000 HOSPITAL DRIVE
      SEDRO WOOLLEY, WA 98284
    • ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL
      2901 SQUALICUM PARKWAY
      BELLINGHAM, WA 98225

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