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Dr. Tyler Backlas

Colorado Springs, CO

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Backlas, Family Medicine Specialist in Colorado Springs, CO?

    Dr. Tyler Backlas is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Colorado Springs, CO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Backlas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Backlas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Backlas’s office at (719) 632-5700.

    What languages does Dr. Backlas speak?

    Dr. Backlas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Backlas typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Backlas 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. Backlas. 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:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    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 High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Procedure Not Done Due to Patient Decision
    • Patient Refused Treatment
    • Treatment Declined by Patient
    • Canceled Procedure by Patient

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5320: Procedure and treatment not carried out because of patient's decision for unspecified reasons

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Backlas typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Backlas performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Backlas. 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:

    • Brief Mental Health Assessment
    • Emotional Assessment
    • Behavioral Health Screening
    • Depression Inventory
    • ADHD Scale Assessment

    CPT Codes:

    • 96127: Brief emotional/behavioral assessment (eg, depression inventory, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder [ADHD] scale), with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Does Dr. Backlas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Backlas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (719) 632-5700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Backlas accept in Colorado Springs, CO?

    Dr. Backlas in Colorado Springs, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • Devoted Health

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Integrated Home Care Services

    • Medicare

    • State of Colorado

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Backlas' office located?

    Dr. Tyler Backlas' Primary Practice

    3027 N Circle Dr

    Colorado Springs, CO 80909

    (719) 632-5700

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    Dr. Tyler Backlas' Practice 2

    722 S Wahsatch Ave

    Colorado Springs, CO 80903

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    What is Dr. Backlas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Backlas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598185381.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Backlas?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Backlas

    What is Dr. Tyler Backlas's specialty?

    Dr. Backlas is a Family Medicine Specialist near Colorado Springs, CO.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is this Dr. Tyler Backlas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Backlas is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Commonspirit - Penrose Hospital, Uchealth Memorial Hospital Central, Commonspirit - St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Tyler Backlas accepting new patients in Colorado Springs, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Tyler Backlas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tyler Backlas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Backlas's office at (719) 632-5700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tyler Backlas?

    Please contact Dr. Backlas's office at (719) 632-5700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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