JOHN FELIX BACKES
NPI 1497645824
Emergency Medical Technician, Basic in Fort Collins, CO
NPI Status: Active since July 07, 2025
Contact Information
4856 INNOVATION DR
FORT COLLINS, CO
ZIP 80525
Phone: (970) 494-4200
Fax: (844) 270-1824
- Individual
- Male
- Emergency Medical Technician, Basic
About JOHN BACKES
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for John Backes, a provider established in Fort Collins, Colorado with a medical specialization in Emergency Medical Technician, Basic. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1497645824 assigned on July 2025. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 146N00000X with license number Q242651 (CO). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.
- NPI
- 1497645824
- Provider Name
- JOHN FELIX BACKES
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 4856 INNOVATION DR FORT COLLINS, CO 80525
- Location Phone
- (970) 494-4200
- Location Fax
- (844) 270-1824
- Mailing Address
- 4856 INNOVATION DR FORT COLLINS, CO 80525
- Mailing Phone
- (970) 494-4200
- Mailing Fax
- (844) 270-1824
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-07-2025
- Last Update Date
- 07-07-2025
- Code Navigator
Location Map
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Emergency Medical Technician, Basic
- Taxonomy Code
- 146N00000X
- Type
- Emergency Medical Service Providers
- License No.
- Q242651
- License State
- CO
- Taxonomy Description
- A Basic EMT is an individual trained and certified to perform basic life support treatment in medical emergencies based on individual state boards.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 146N00000X | Emergency Medical Service Providers | Emergency Medical Technician, Basic | 737812731541 (CO) |
| 2 | 146N00000X | Emergency Medical Service Providers | Emergency Medical Technician, Basic | E3877964 (CO) |
Reviews for JOHN FELIX BACKES
There are currently no reviews for this provider. Be the first person to share your experience with this provider by filling out our review form. Your insights are appreciated and will help others make informed decisions.
NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1497645824, we treat the final digit (4) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1497645824, enumerated as an "individual" on July 07, 2025.
The provider is located at 4856 INNOVATION DR FORT COLLINS, CO 80525 and the phone number is (970) 494-4200.
Emergency Medical Technician, Basic with taxonomy code 146N00000X.
