SUSAN E BACKES MD
NPI 1972504975
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Houston, TX

Active since August 02, 2005Opted out of Medicare · through Oct 1, 2026
4550 POST OAK PLACE DR, STE 252, HOUSTON, TX 77027(713) 621-4950 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 4, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Susan E Backes Md NPPES

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

SUSAN E BACKES MD (NPI 1972504975) is an individual psychiatry provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (62635) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. She has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2026 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972504975
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameSUSAN E BACKESCredential: MD
Location Address4550 POST OAK PLACE DR, STE 252Houston, TX 77027-3165
Mailing Address4550 Post Oak Place Dr, Ste 252Houston, TX 77027-3165
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 2, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 4, 2008
NPI 1972504975 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 TX · 62635
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.
4550 POST OAK PLACE DR, Houston, TX 77027

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN8K3050TX

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Susan E Backes 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 October 1, 2016 through October 1, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateOctober 1, 2016
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughOctober 1, 2026Opt-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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77027 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
$176.98 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $44.24 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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 14

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

Social Worker (Clinical)
4550 POST OAK PLACE DR, SUITE 352
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
4550 POST OAK PLACE DR, STE 320
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Social Worker (Clinical)
4550 POST OAK PLACE DR, SUITE 252
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Counselor (Mental Health)
4550 POST OAK PLACE DR, SUITE 248
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Psychologist (Clinical)
4550 POST OAK PLACE DR, STE 141
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Dentist (General Practice)
4550 POST OAK PLACE DR
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Psychologist (Clinical)
4550 POST OAK PLACE DR, SUITE 252
HOUSTON, TX 77027
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
4550 POST OAK PLACE DR, SUITE 320
HOUSTON, TX 77027

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 Susan Backes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Susan Backes is 1972504975. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 2, 2005.

Where is Susan Backes located?

Susan Backes practices at 4550 Post Oak Place Dr Ste 252, Houston, TX 77027. The listed phone number is (713) 621-4950.

What is Susan Backes's specialty?

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

Is Susan Backes enrolled in Medicare?

No. Susan Backes has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2026. 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Susan Backes was last updated on November 4, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.