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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Backhus, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Southfield, MI?
Dr. Michaela Backhus is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Southfield, MI with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Backhus is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Backhus’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Backhus’s office at (248) 849-3000.
What languages does Dr. Backhus speak?
Dr. Backhus and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Backhus typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Backhus 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. Backhus. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Backhus typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Michaela Backhus may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Backhus' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Backhus accept my insurance?
Dr. Backhus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (248) 849-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Backhus accept in Southfield, MI?
Dr. Backhus in Southfield, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Corewell Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Backhus' office located?
Dr. Michaela Backhus' Primary Practice
16001 W 9 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 849-3000
What is Dr. Backhus's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Backhus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942077094.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Backhus?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Backhus
What is Dr. Michaela Backhus's specialty?
Dr. Backhus is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Southfield, MI.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Michaela Backhus affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Backhus is affiliated with Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital, Ascension Providence Hospital - Novi Campus, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Michaela Backhus accepting new patients in Southfield, MI?
No, Dr. Michaela Backhus is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michaela Backhus offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Backhus's office at (248) 849-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michaela Backhus?
Please contact Dr. Backhus's office at (248) 849-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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