Richard Backman, MD
NPI 1528158151 · Family Medicine Physician · South Salt Lake, UT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Backman, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in South Salt Lake, UT (NPI 1528158151).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528158151
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4998659-1205 (UT)
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
16 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 16 | $84 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $84–$84 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 74 | 24 |
| Losartan Potassium | 25 | — |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 22 | — |
| Lisinopril | 18 | — |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 17 | — |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 17 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-13
- Last updated
- 2024-02-26
- Certified
- 2024-02-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Backman's NPI number?
- Richard Backman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528158151, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Backman's specialty?
- Richard Backman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Backman located?
- Richard Backman's practice location on file with NPPES is 3690 S Main St, South Salt Lake, UT 84115-4423.
- What is Richard Backman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Backman is (801) 587-2525.
- Does Richard Backman accept Medicare?
- Richard Backman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Backman's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Backman's NPI (1528158151) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.