Carl Backer, M.D.
NPI 1760477608 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carl Backer, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1760477608).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1760477608
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35.139651 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3333 Burnet AveMlc 2004Cincinnati, OH 45229-3026Phone: (513) 636-4770Fax: (513) 636-3847
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-16
- Last updated
- 2020-08-31
- Certified
- 2020-08-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carl Backer's NPI number?
- Carl Backer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760477608, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carl Backer's specialty?
- Carl Backer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carl Backer located?
- Carl Backer's practice location on file with NPPES is Uk Healthcare 740 S Limestone Suite A301, Lexington, KY 40536-2991.
- What is Carl Backer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carl Backer is (859) 323-6494.
- Does Carl Backer accept Medicare?
- Carl Backer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carl Backer's NPI active?
- Yes — Carl Backer's NPI (1760477608) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.