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Unclaimed ProfileAbout BACKOUS
Based in Puyallup, WA, Douglas D Backous, MD is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. Douglas graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1989. Douglas is also listed as specialising in otolaryngology (ent).
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Common questions
What does Dr. Backous specialise in?
Dr. Backous is an otolaryngology in Puyallup, WA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OTOLARYNGOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Backous located?
Dr. Backous is listed at 104 27TH AVE SE, Puyallup, WA 98374. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Dr. Backous's phone number?
The number on file is (253) 770-9000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Backous's NPI number?
Dr. Backous's National Provider Identifier is 1669589974. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Backous go to medical school?
Dr. Backous attended University of Washington School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Backous been practising?
Dr. Backous has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Backous do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Backous performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, insertion of cochlear device and obtaining ear cartilage for grafting; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of cranial cavity without contrast; provides treatments such as test to assess middle ear function and comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (253) 770-9000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
104 27TH AVE SE
Puyallup, WA 98374
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
653 services · 599 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
42 |
| Insertion of cochlear device | Procedure | 69930 |
26 |
| Obtaining ear cartilage for grafting | Procedure | 21235 |
20 |
| Ct scan of cranial cavity without contrast | Imaging | 70480 |
38 |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
38 |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
37 |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
25 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
135 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
88 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
78 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other otolaryngology specialists at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
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.
More connections — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at University of Washington School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at University of Washington School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.