38 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Backs, Internist in Springfield, IL?
Where did Dr. Backs go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: So Il Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | So Ill University Affil Hosps | Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program
Medical School: Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il | Southern Illinois Univ School of Medicine
Is Dr. Backs board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Craig Backs, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Backs speak?
Dr. Backs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Backs typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Backs diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Backs. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Atherosclerosis
- Hardening of the arteries
- Artery plaque buildup
- Arteriosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7090: Unspecified atherosclerosis
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Backs typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Craig Backs may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Backs' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Backs accept my insurance?
Dr. Backs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (217) 321-1987 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Backs accept in Springfield, IL?
Dr. Backs in Springfield, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Health Care Service Corporation
Kaiser Permanente
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Backs' office located?
Dr. Craig Backs' Primary Practice
2131 W White Oaks Dr Ste A
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 321-1987
What hospitals are Dr. Backs affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Backs has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Backs's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Backs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124043252.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Backs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Backs
What is Dr. Craig Backs's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.