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KEVIN M BACKFISH MD
NPI 1962638916
Anesthesiology in Indianapolis, IN

Active since June 04, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1120 SOUTH DR, FESLER HALL ROOM 204, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202(317) 274-0275(317) 274-0256 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 20, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Kevin M Backfish Md NPPES

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

KEVIN M BACKFISH MD (NPI 1962638916) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Indianapolis, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01072312A) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Indiana University Health, and is a graduate of Indiana University School Of Medicine (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962638916
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameKEVIN M BACKFISHCredential: MD
Location Address1120 SOUTH DR, FESLER HALL ROOM 204Indianapolis, IN 46202-5135
Mailing Address250 N Shadeland AveIndianapolis, IN 46219-4959
Phone(317) 274-0275
Fax(317) 274-0256
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIndiana University School Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJune 4, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 20, 2020
NPPES CertifiedNovember 20, 2020
✔ NPI 1962638916 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 01072312A
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1120 SOUTH DR, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.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

Kevin M Backfish 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 ID2567608144
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130816000009
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for procedure on gallbladder, pancreas, or liver using an endoscope 00732
This procedure involves using an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine or treat your gallbladder, pancreas, or liver. Anesthesia is administered to ensure you're comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
18 services18 patients
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Indiana University Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Indianapolis, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150056
Location1701 N Senate BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46202 · Marion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

ADAM JOHN LEMMON MD
Anesthesiology
1120 SOUTH DR, FESLER HALL 302
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 274-5000
DR. BRIAN S SCHMUTZLER MD, PHD
Anesthesiology
1120 SOUTH DR, FH 204
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 274-0076
JOHN WESTON WOLFE MD
Anesthesiology
1120 SOUTH DR, FESLER HALL RM 204
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 274-0275
ERIC B INMAN MD
Anesthesiology
1120 SOUTH DR, FESLER HALL ROOM 204
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 274-0275
JENNIFER A BARTLETT MD
Anesthesiology
1120 SOUTH DR, DEPT OF ANESTHES, IU SCHOOL OF MED, FESLER HALL RM 204
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 312-0055
EUGENE P PRESTO DO
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
1120 SOUTH DR, FESLER HALL, RM 204
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 274-0273
DR. ADAM DAVID SIMONSEN D.O.
Anesthesiology
1120 SOUTH DR, FESLER HALL RM 204
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 274-0076
KUNAL PATEL M.D.
Anesthesiology
1120 SOUTH DR, FESLER HALL 204
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Marion County (317) 274-4343

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 Kevin Backfish's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kevin Backfish is 1962638916. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 4, 2009.

Where is Kevin Backfish located?

Kevin Backfish practices at 1120 South Dr Fesler Hall Room 204, Indianapolis, IN 46202. The listed phone number is (317) 274-0275.

What is Kevin Backfish's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Kevin Backfish enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kevin Backfish 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 Kevin Backfish accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Kevin Backfish 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 Kevin Backfish affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kevin Backfish is affiliated with Indiana University Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kevin Backfish was last updated on November 20, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.