The Back Institute
NPI 1295848141 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Union, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Part B Supplier - Clinic/Group Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
The Back Institute is a Neurological Surgery Physician organization in Union, NJ (NPI 1295848141).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295848141
- Entity type
- Organization
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Organization subpart
- No
- Authorized official
- Michael Shortell, Administrator(908) 688-1999
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-16
- Last updated
- 2020-08-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is The Back Institute's NPI number?
- The Back Institute's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295848141, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What type of organization is The Back Institute?
- The Back Institute is classified in the NPPES registry as Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is The Back Institute located?
- The Back Institute's practice location on file with NPPES is 700 Rahway Ave, Union, NJ 07083-6634.
- What is The Back Institute's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for The Back Institute is (908) 688-1999.
- Does The Back Institute accept Medicare?
- The Back Institute is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Who is the authorized official for The Back Institute?
- The authorized official listed on The Back Institute's NPPES record is Michael Shortell, Administrator. The authorized official registers and maintains the organization's NPI and is not necessarily its owner.
- Is The Back Institute's NPI active?
- Yes — The Back Institute's NPI (1295848141) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.