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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Backer, Internist in Kennesaw, GA?
Dr. Derek Backer, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Kennesaw, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Backer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Backer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Backer’s office.
What languages does Dr. Backer speak?
Dr. Backer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Backer treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Backer 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. Backer. 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Which procedures does Dr. Backer perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Derek Backer 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Backer's office.
Does Dr. Backer accept my insurance?
Dr. Backer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Backer accept in Kennesaw, GA?
Dr. Backer in Kennesaw, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
City of Beaumont (TX)
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
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Where is Dr. Backer's office located?
What is Dr. Backer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Backer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457646085.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Backer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Backer
What is Dr. Derek Backer's specialty?
Dr. Backer is a Internist near Kennesaw, GA.
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.
Contact Dr. Backer to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Derek Backer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Backer is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Augusta University Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Derek Backer accepting new patients in Kennesaw, GA?
Yes, Dr. Derek Backer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Backer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Backer's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Backer?
Please contact Dr. Backer's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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