Timothy Backus, DO
NPI 1154735470 · Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician · Stratford, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Timothy Backus, DO is a Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider in Stratford, NJ (NPI 1154735470).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154735470
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 291069 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
326 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 211 | $165 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 75 | $114 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 14 | $200 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making99282 | 13 | $39 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 13 | $67 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $39–$200 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 550 1st AveNew York, NY 10016Phone: (212) 263-7300
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-06-14
- Last updated
- 2021-11-02
- Certified
- 2021-11-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Timothy Backus's NPI number?
- Timothy Backus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154735470, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Timothy Backus's specialty?
- Timothy Backus is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Toxicology (Emergency Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Timothy Backus located?
- Timothy Backus's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Medical Center Dr, Stratford, NJ 08084-1500.
- What is Timothy Backus's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Timothy Backus is (856) 566-6708.
- Does Timothy Backus accept Medicare?
- Timothy Backus is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Timothy Backus's NPI active?
- Yes — Timothy Backus's NPI (1154735470) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.