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- 2921 Greenbriar Dr, Springfield, IL 62704
About Dr. Backs
Craig A. Backs, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Springfield, IL specializing in internal medicine. Craig trained at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, graduating in 1981. According to Medicare claims data, Craig cared for 341 Medicare patients across 431 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1124043252.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (217) 321-1987
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2921 GREENBRIAR DR
Springfield, IL 62704
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
Blood disorders
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
Cardiac and vascular
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
Infections
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
Bones & Joints
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
Exams & Consultations
Heart & Circulation
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
Office procedures
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
Preventive & Routine Care
Screenings & Diagnostics
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
431 services · 341 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
131 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
154 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
126 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
20 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other internists in Springfield 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1981 at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Craig A. Backs's specialty?
Craig A. Backs is an internist in Springfield, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Craig A. Backs?
Craig A. Backs is listed at 2921 Greenbriar Dr, Springfield, IL 62704. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Craig A. Backs?
The number on file is (217) 321-1987. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Craig A. Backs's NPI number?
Craig A. Backs's National Provider Identifier is 1124043252. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Craig A. Backs's education?
Craig A. Backs attended Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Craig A. Backs been practicing?
Craig A. Backs has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Craig A. Backs known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Craig A. Backs provides treatments such as ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Craig A. Backs confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Craig A. Backs. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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