Kate Backstrum, MD
NPI 1437736584 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Portland, ME
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kate Backstrum, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Portland, ME (NPI 1437736584).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437736584
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD27468 (ME)
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
5 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
291 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 | 227 | $232 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 40 | $160 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Chest76604 | 13 | $36 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 11 | $278 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $36–$278 (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 · 4 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 20 | 20 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 14 | 14 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 14 | 14 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 13 | 13 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-03-25
- Last updated
- 2025-03-04
- Certified
- 2025-03-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kate Backstrum's NPI number?
- Kate Backstrum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437736584, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kate Backstrum's specialty?
- Kate Backstrum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kate Backstrum located?
- Kate Backstrum's practice location on file with NPPES is 22 Bramhall St, Portland, ME 04102-3134.
- What is Kate Backstrum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kate Backstrum is (207) 662-0111.
- Does Kate Backstrum accept Medicare?
- Kate Backstrum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kate Backstrum's NPI active?
- Yes — Kate Backstrum's NPI (1437736584) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.