Active NPI 1730325085 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Nancy Elizabeth Backus , MD

Internal Medicine • Savannah, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Nancy Backus, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Savannah, GA. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since graduating from Mercer University School Of Medicine in 2012, Dr. Backus delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 835 E 65TH ST STE 108.

Dr. Backus is affiliated with Effingham Rehab Services, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

835 E 65th St Ste 108

Savannah, GA 314054430

Telephone 9123037966

Fax 9126926666

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Mercer University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Savannah, GA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

14 Yrs -5.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.6 Yrs

State Avg: 25.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

152 Specialists

Practicing in Savannah, GA (4065 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

23.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

33.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Backus (14 Years) 14 Yrs

Savannah Specialty Average (19.6 Years) 19.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2022)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	20	$175.00	$120.62
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	22	20	$15.00	$2.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	11	$125.00	$86.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	55	25	$175.00	$122.51
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	32	23	$15.00	$3.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	28	$177.36	$98.98
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	32	20	$15.00	$2.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	29	21	$125.00	$67.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	20	$175.00	$104.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	14	$125.00	$71.33
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	16	16	$250.00	$159.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	36	$125.83	$69.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	25	$180.68	$102.97
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	20	20	$13.15	$2.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	218	90	$128.00	$70.01
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	150	135	$183.00	$101.70
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	133	109	$14.00	$2.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	128	119	$126.00	$69.26
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	39	36	$39.00	$12.78
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	38	37	$27.00	$10.45
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	34	34	$35.00	$13.05
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	30	27	$236.00	$132.90
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	27	26	$318.00	$196.73
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	25	25	$68.00	$23.40
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	24	22	$33.00	$10.93
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	19	19	$313.00	$109.36
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	18	18	$54.00	$47.36
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	16	16	$49.00	$14.41
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	14	14	$71.00	$22.59
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	14	14	$101.00	$23.40
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	12	12	$117.00	$70.25
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	12	12	$65.00	$15.95
90715 Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine (7 years or older)	12	12	$63.00	$30.29
81003 Automated urinalysis test	11	11	$17.00	$3.02
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	11	11	$221.00	$131.92
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	11	11	$147.00	$69.90

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-03-12

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License GA 73206

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

003166998A (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Effingham Rehab Services, Llc

22 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA 314013702

Phone: 9124431400

Secondary Practice Locations

4700 Waters Avenue

Savannah, GA 31404

Phone: 9123508000

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location March 12, 2024

Registered at 835 E 65TH ST STE 108, SAVANNAH, GA 314054430 (Tel: 9123037966)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 12, 2024

Registered at 835 E 65TH ST STE 108, SAVANNAH, GA 314054430 (Tel: 9123037966)

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NPI Profile Active November 03, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 03, 2015

Registered at 4700 WATERS AVENUE, SAVANNAH, GA 31404 (Tel: 9123508000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 03, 2015

Registered at 1101 LEXINGTON AVENUE, SAVANNAH, GA 31404 (Tel: 9123507171)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 03, 2015

Recorded as NANCY BACKUS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 03, 2015

Internal Medicine (License #73206 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 16, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1730325085

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: December 16, 2008

Last Update: March 12, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

835 E 65th St Ste 108

Savannah, GA 314054430

Phone: 9123037966

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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