Craig Backs, M.D.
NPI 1124043252 · Internal Medicine Physician · Springfield, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Craig Backs, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Springfield, IL (NPI 1124043252).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1124043252
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036065128 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 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
431 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 154 | $114 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 131 | $174 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 126 | $163 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 20 | $199 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $114–$199 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 449 | 165 |
| Pioglitazone Hcl | 61 | 18 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 52 | 15 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 40 | 14 |
| Lovastatin | 35 | 11 |
| Ramipril | 34 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 26 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-12
- Last updated
- 2011-09-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Craig Backs's NPI number?
- Craig Backs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124043252, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Craig Backs's specialty?
- Craig Backs is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Craig Backs located?
- Craig Backs's practice location on file with NPPES is 2921 Greenbriar Dr, Springfield, IL 62704-6421.
- What is Craig Backs's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Craig Backs is (217) 321-1987.
- Does Craig Backs accept Medicare?
- Craig Backs is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Craig Backs's NPI active?
- Yes — Craig Backs's NPI (1124043252) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-09-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.