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DR. GREGORY LOUIS BACKES MD
NPI 1558997486
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Winston Salem, NC

Active since March 23, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
791 JONESTOWN RD, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103(336) 716-4551(336) 716-4962 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 4, 2022, Feb 9, 2022, Mar 23, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Gregory Louis Backes Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. GREGORY LOUIS BACKES MD (NPI 1558997486) is an individual psychiatry provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina, licensed in Louisiana (323281) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Carolina Baptist Hospital, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558997486
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. GREGORY LOUIS BACKESCredential: MD
Location Address791 JONESTOWN RDWinston Salem, NC 27103-1252
Mailing Address100 Kimel Forest DrWinston Salem, NC 27103-6074 · (336) 713-0947
Phone(336) 716-4551
Fax(336) 716-4962
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 26, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 26, 2025
✔ NPI 1558997486 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 323281
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
791 JONESTOWN RD, Winston Salem, NC 27103
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Gregory Louis Backes Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5597189746
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250925002093
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

North Carolina Baptist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Winston-Salem, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340047
LocationMedical Center BoulevardWinston-Salem, NC 27157 · Forsyth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27103 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$165.09 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $41.27 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

JEANNE CARETTE REYNOLDS DMIN, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
791 JONESTOWN RD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 716-4551
MADELINE GRACE RINEY MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
791 JONESTOWN RD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 716-4551
MICHAEL FRANCIS VOLLMER
Physician Assistant
791 JONESTOWN RD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 716-4551
PREDRAG V GLIGOROVIC MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
791 JONESTOWN RD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 716-2255
DAVID JOHNSTON BURNS M.A.
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
791 JONESTOWN RD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 716-4551
MRS. LORNA FRANCES-JACQUELINE BRALICH PA-C
Physician Assistant
791 JONESTOWN RD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 716-4551
DONALD WALTER PETERS MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
791 JONESTOWN RD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 716-3693
MARCIA MCCALL PHD
Counselor (Mental Health)
791 JONESTOWN RD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 716-5993

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Gregory Backes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gregory Backes is 1558997486. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2020.

Where is Gregory Backes located?

Gregory Backes practices at 791 Jonestown Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27103. The listed phone number is (336) 716-4551.

What is Gregory Backes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Gregory Backes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gregory Backes is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Gregory Backes accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Gregory Backes as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Gregory Backes affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gregory Backes is affiliated with North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gregory Backes was last updated on August 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.