Jonathon Backus, MD
NPI 1548587900 · Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician · Vail, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jonathon Backus, MD is a Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician provider in Vail, CO (NPI 1548587900).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548587900
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2019009680 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
553 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 155 | $35 |
| X-Ray of Ankle, Minimum of 3 Views73610 | 108 | $37 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 82 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 78 | $92 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 69 | $168 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$22,115 across 24 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 226 Lusher CourtSuite 201Frisco, CO 80443Phone: (970) 476-1100Fax: (970) 672-0872
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-04-26
- Last updated
- 2026-02-11
- Certified
- 2026-02-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jonathon Backus's NPI number?
- Jonathon Backus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548587900, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jonathon Backus's specialty?
- Jonathon Backus is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jonathon Backus located?
- Jonathon Backus's practice location on file with NPPES is 181 W Meadow Dr Ste 400, Vail, CO 81657-5058.
- What is Jonathon Backus's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jonathon Backus is (970) 476-1100.
- Does Jonathon Backus accept Medicare?
- Jonathon Backus is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jonathon Backus's NPI active?
- Yes — Jonathon Backus's NPI (1548587900) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.