Bruce Backer, D.P.M.
NPI 1073887923 · Foot Surgery Podiatrist · Orange, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bruce Backer, D.P.M. is a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider in Orange, CT (NPI 1073887923).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073887923
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- D.P.M.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- P00364 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,202 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 707 | $47 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 1-5 Nails11720 | 144 | $35 |
| Trimming of Dystrophic Nails, Any NumberG0127 | 137 | $24 |
| Residence Visit for New Patient With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 15 Minutes99341 | 60 | $50 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 1 Growth11055 | 56 | $76 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 10 Minutes99307 | 41 | $41 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-02-23
- Last updated
- 2012-02-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bruce Backer's NPI number?
- Bruce Backer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073887923, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bruce Backer's specialty?
- Bruce Backer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Bruce Backer located?
- Bruce Backer's practice location on file with NPPES is 272 Charles Ct, Orange, CT 06477-1629.
- What is Bruce Backer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bruce Backer is (203) 494-5917.
- Does Bruce Backer accept Medicare?
- Bruce Backer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bruce Backer's NPI active?
- Yes — Bruce Backer's NPI (1073887923) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-02-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.