Gregory Backofen, M.D.
NPI 1619231966 · General Practice Physician · El Dorado, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gregory Backofen, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider in El Dorado, AR (NPI 1619231966).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619231966
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- Q5755 (TX)
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
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
257 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 101 | $48 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 58 | $128 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 53 | $79 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 32 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 13 | $63 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $48–$128 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 259 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 907 | 191 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 785 | 158 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 766 | 174 |
| Gabapentin | 733 | 164 |
| Furosemide | 652 | 151 |
| Potassium Chloride | 536 | 115 |
| Losartan Potassium | 524 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$173 across 9 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-07-02
- Last updated
- 2015-09-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gregory Backofen's NPI number?
- Gregory Backofen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619231966, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gregory Backofen's specialty?
- Gregory Backofen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gregory Backofen located?
- Gregory Backofen's practice location on file with NPPES is 460 W Oak St, El Dorado, AR 71730-4567.
- What is Gregory Backofen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gregory Backofen is (870) 881-4463.
- Does Gregory Backofen accept Medicare?
- Gregory Backofen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gregory Backofen's NPI active?
- Yes — Gregory Backofen's NPI (1619231966) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-09-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.