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DR. THOMAS WELLES BACKUS M.D.
NPI 1831288828
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Laguna Hills, CA

Active since October 11, 2006PECOS Enrolled
23461 SOUTH POINTE DR. SUITE 220, LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653(949) 547-3866 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 15, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Thomas Welles Backus M.d. NPPES

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

DR. THOMAS WELLES BACKUS M.D. (NPI 1831288828) is an individual psychiatry provider in Laguna Hills, California, licensed in California (G40049) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831288828
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. THOMAS WELLES BACKUSCredential: M.D.
Location Address23461 SOUTH POINTE DR. SUITE 220Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Mailing AddressPo Box 1363Laguna Beach, CA 92652 · (949) 547-3866
Phone(949) 547-3866
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 15, 2010
✔ NPI 1831288828 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 CA · G40049
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.
23461 SOUTH POINTE DR. SUITE 220, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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Other Identifiers 1

OtherG40049CA · Md License

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Thomas Welles Backus M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92653 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
$187.60 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $46.90 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

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 Thomas Backus's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Backus is 1831288828. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2006.

Where is Thomas Backus located?

Thomas Backus practices at 23461 South Pointe Dr. Suite 220, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. The listed phone number is (949) 547-3866.

What is Thomas Backus's specialty?

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

Is Thomas Backus enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Backus is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Backus was last updated on November 15, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.