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- 55 Walls Dr, Ste. 405, Fairfield, CT 06824
About Dr. Backman
Kenneth S. Backman, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Fairfield, CT specializing in allergy/immunology. Kenneth trained at University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, graduating in 1994. Kenneth is also listed as specializing in allergy & immunology. Medicare claims data shows Kenneth provided 4,576 services to 370 patients. The services billed most often include test for allergy using allergenic extract, test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin, and professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens. This provider record is associated with NPI 1174595847.
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
- (203) 259-7070
- Email not available
Practice Locations
55 WALLS DR STE. 405
Fairfield, CT 06824
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Allergy and Immunology 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
- Asthma
- Eczema
- Food allergies
- Hives
- Seasonal allergies
Allergies
- Angioedema
- Cockroach Allergy
- Histamine Intolerance
- Oral Allergy Syndrome
- Red Meat Allergy
Digestive
Drug allergies
- Sulfa Drug Allergy
Drug allergy
- Aspirin Allergy
- Drug Allergies
- Penicillin Allergy
- Vaccine Allergy
Emergency
- Severe Allergic Shock
Environmental
- Dust Mite Allergy
- Insect Sting Allergy
- Latex Allergy
- Mold Allergy
- Pet Allergies
Eye
Food allergies
- Egg Allergy
- Milk Allergy
- Peanut Allergy
- Shellfish Allergy
- Soy Allergy
- Tree Nut Allergy
- Wheat Allergy
Immune conditions
Immunology
- Common Variable Immunodeficiency
- Frequent Infections
- Hereditary Angioedema
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
- Weak Immune System
Lung conditions
- Allergic Asthma
- Wheezing
Respiratory
Sinus
- Chronic sinusitis
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal polyps
- Nonallergic rhinitis
- Post-Nasal Drip
Sinus conditions
- Sinus Headaches
Skin
- Cold Allergy
- Contact dermatitis
- Nickel Allergy
- Sun Allergy
Skin conditions
- Chronic itching
- Poison Ivy Rash
- Skin Writing Rash
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Allergy testing
- Immunotherapy
- Patch testing
Allergy treatments
- Allergy Drops
- Asthma Biologics
- Food Desensitization
- Peanut Allergy Pill Treatment
- Sublingual Dust Mite Treatment
- Under-The-Tongue Allergy Tablets
Diagnostic
- Asthma challenge test
- Drug Challenge Test
- Exercise Challenge Breathing Test
- Exhaled nitric oxide test
- Ice Cube Test for Cold Allergy
- Immune System Blood Test
- Nasal endoscopy
- Oral Food Challenge
- Peak Flow Test
- Penicillin Allergy Testing
- Spirometry
- Tryptase Blood Test
- Vaccine Challenge Test
- Vaccine Response Antibody Test
Infusion
- C1 Esterase Inhibitor Infusion
- IVIG Infusion
- Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin Infusion
Medication therapy
- Fasenra Injections
- Nucala Injections
- Tezspire Injections
Medications
- Dupixent Injections
- Targeted therapy
- Xolair Injections
Preventive
- Anaphylaxis Emergency Action Plan
- Epinephrine Autoinjector Training
Respiratory
- Inhaler technique instruction
- Nebulizer Breathing Treatment
Tests
- Allergy Blood Testing
- Allergy Skin Prick Test
- Blood Component Allergy Test
- Complement Blood Test
- Eosinophil Blood Count
- Intradermal Allergy Test
- Pulmonary function test
- Skin Test For Metal Allergy
- Total IgE Blood Test
Treatment
- Aspirin Desensitization
- Dietary Allergen Elimination Plan
- Drug Desensitization Protocol
- Sinus Rinse Training
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,576 services · 370 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract | Treatment | 95004 |
2,683 | More often than most peers in Allergy/Immunology |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin | Treatment | 95024 |
799 | More often than most peers in Allergy/Immunology |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
400 | Less often than most peers in Allergy/Immunology |
| Professional service for multiple injections of allergen | Treatment | 95117 |
368 | As often as other peers in Allergy/Immunology |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | Treatment | 94010 |
59 | More often than most peers in Allergy/Immunology |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | Treatment | 94060 |
19 | As often as other peers in Allergy/Immunology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
134 | More often than most peers in Allergy/Immunology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
66 | More often than most peers in Allergy/Immunology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
48 | As often as other peers in Allergy/Immunology |
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 allergy/immunology specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 allergy/immunology specialists in Fairfield 1
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Test for allergy using allergenic extract 6
Providers in CT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Kenneth S. Backman's specialty?
Kenneth S. Backman is an allergy/immunology in Fairfield, CT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Kenneth S. Backman?
Kenneth S. Backman is listed at 55 Walls Dr Ste. 405, Fairfield, CT 06824. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Kenneth S. Backman?
The number on file is (203) 259-7070. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Kenneth S. Backman?
Kenneth S. Backman's National Provider Identifier is 1174595847. 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 Kenneth S. Backman's education?
Kenneth S. Backman attended University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Kenneth S. Backman have?
Kenneth S. Backman has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Kenneth S. Backman known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Kenneth S. Backman provides treatments such as test for allergy using allergenic extract and test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Kenneth S. Backman's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kenneth S. Backman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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