Dr. Mark L Backus

Overview

Dr. Mark L Backus, MD, is a Diagnostic Radiology specialist in Tacoma, Washington. He attended and graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1987, having over 37 years of diverse experience, especially in Diagnostic Radiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Group Health Central Hospital. Dr. Mark L Backus accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (253) 596-3300 to request Dr. Mark L Backus the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

Quality Reporting

• eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
• PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
• EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
• MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
• MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Mark L Backus

• English

Medical Licenses

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology click for detail Diagnostic Radiology A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.	MD00028159	Washington

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Group Health Central Hospital	Seattle, Washington	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Other

Practice Locations

This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, October 20, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, May 15, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Mark L Backus [NPI: 1952465965]Diagnostic Radiology