Thomas Backus, M.D.
NPI 1831288828 · Psychiatry Physician · Laguna Hills, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Backus, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Laguna Hills, CA (NPI 1831288828).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831288828
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G40049 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-11
- Last updated
- 2010-11-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Backus's NPI number?
- Thomas Backus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831288828, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Backus's specialty?
- Thomas Backus is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Backus located?
- Thomas Backus's practice location on file with NPPES is 23461 South Pointe Dr. Suite 220, Laguna Hills, CA 92653.
- What is Thomas Backus's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Backus is (949) 547-3866.
- Does Thomas Backus accept Medicare?
- Thomas Backus is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Backus's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Backus's NPI (1831288828) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-11-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.