Craig Backous, DO
NPI 1073713418 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Fargo, ND
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Craig Backous, DO is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Fargo, ND (NPI 1073713418).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073713418
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036123981 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
677 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 311 | $83 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 102 | $227 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 90 | $135 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 90 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 32 | $96 |
| Test for Exercise-Induced Lung Stress94618 | 29 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 91 | 18 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 25 | — |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 23 | — |
| Azithromycin | 21 | — |
| Prednisone | 19 | — |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 16 | — |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Handihaler |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,184 across 30 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-24
- Last updated
- 2025-02-25
- Certified
- 2025-02-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Craig Backous's NPI number?
- Craig Backous's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073713418, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Craig Backous's specialty?
- Craig Backous is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Craig Backous located?
- Craig Backous's practice location on file with NPPES is 2101 Elm St N, Fargo, ND 58102-2417.
- What is Craig Backous's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Craig Backous is (701) 239-3700.
- Does Craig Backous accept Medicare?
- Craig Backous is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Craig Backous's NPI active?
- Yes — Craig Backous's NPI (1073713418) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.