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Edit this profileWhere to find Douglas D. Backous, MD
- Puyallup location main office
104 27Th Ave Se, Puyallup, WA 98374 - Edmonds location
21911 76th Ave W Ste 211, Edmonds, WA 98026 - Seattle location
515 Minor Ave Ste 140, Seattle, WA 98104
About Dr. 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 specializing in otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, Douglas cared for 599 Medicare patients across 653 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1669589974 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (253) 770-9000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
104 27TH AVE SE
Puyallup, WA 98374
21911 76th Ave W Ste 211
Edmonds, WA 98026
515 Minor Ave Ste 140
Seattle, WA 98104
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
653 services · 599 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
42 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Insertion of cochlear device | Procedure | 69930 |
26 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Obtaining ear cartilage for grafting | Procedure | 21235 |
20 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Ct scan of cranial cavity without contrast | Imaging | 70480 |
38 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
38 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
37 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
135 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
88 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| 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 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other ENT doctors 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.
Common questions
What does Dr. Backous specialize in?
Dr. Backous is an ENT doctor in Puyallup, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed 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.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Backous's phone number?
The number on file is (253) 770-9000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
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.
NPI registry
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 practicing?
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.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Backous confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Backous. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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