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DR. NANCY ELIZABETH BACKUS MD
NPI 1730325085
Internal Medicine in Savannah, GA

Active since December 16, 2008Opted out of Medicare · through Jul 1, 2028
835 E 65TH ST STE 108, SAVANNAH, GA 31405(912) 303-7966(912) 692-6666 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 13, 2026.

About Dr. Nancy Elizabeth Backus Md NPPES

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

DR. NANCY ELIZABETH BACKUS MD (NPI 1730325085) is an individual internal medicine provider in Savannah, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (73206) and active in the NPI registry since December 2008. She has opted out of Medicare through July 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer, is affiliated with Candler Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Savannah.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730325085
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. NANCY ELIZABETH BACKUSCredential: MD
Location Address835 E 65TH ST STE 108Savannah, GA 31405-4430
Mailing Address835 E 65th St Ste 108Savannah, GA 31405-4430 · (912) 303-7966 · Fax (912) 692-6666
Phone(912) 303-7966
Fax(912) 692-6666
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMercer University School Of MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateDecember 16, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 12, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMarch 12, 2024
✔ NPI 1730325085 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 73206
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
835 E 65TH ST STE 108, Savannah, GA 31405
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14700 Waters AvenueSavannah, GA 31404 · Phone (912) 350-8000

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid003166998AGA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Nancy Elizabeth Backus Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from July 1, 2022 through July 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJuly 1, 2022
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJuly 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Candler Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Savannah, GA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110024
Location5353 Reynolds StreetSavannah, GA 31412 · Chatham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Savannah, GA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110036
Location4700 Waters AvenueSavannah, GA 31404 · Chatham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah

Acute Care Hospitals · Savannah, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110043
Location11705 Mercy BoulevardSavannah, GA 31419 · Chatham County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31405 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
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Nancy Backus's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nancy Backus is 1730325085. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 16, 2008.

Where is Nancy Backus located?

Nancy Backus practices at 835 E 65th St Ste 108, Savannah, GA 31405. The listed phone number is (912) 303-7966.

What is Nancy Backus's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Nancy Backus enrolled in Medicare?

No. Nancy Backus has opted out of Medicare through July 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Is Nancy Backus affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nancy Backus is affiliated with Candler Hospital, Memorial University Medical Center and St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nancy Backus was last updated on March 12, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.