Elliot Backer, PA-C
NPI 1689104986 · Physician Assistant · Richfield, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elliot Backer, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Richfield, MN (NPI 1689104986).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689104986
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 12466 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 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
2,028 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 757 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 344 | $79 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 192 | $39 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 155 | $72 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 147 | $92 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 124 | 60 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 101 | 71 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 65 | 40 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 48 | 26 |
| Metronidazole | 41 | 21 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 39 | 27 |
| Hydrocortisone | 27 | 20 |
| Desonide | 26 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$138 across 8 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
- 2017-06-19
- Last updated
- 2024-03-01
- Certified
- 2024-03-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elliot Backer's NPI number?
- Elliot Backer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689104986, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elliot Backer's specialty?
- Elliot Backer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Elliot Backer located?
- Elliot Backer's practice location on file with NPPES is 6425 Nicollet Ave Ste 202, Richfield, MN 55423-1668.
- What is Elliot Backer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elliot Backer is (612) 869-2086.
- Does Elliot Backer accept Medicare?
- Elliot Backer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elliot Backer's NPI active?
- Yes — Elliot Backer's NPI (1689104986) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.