Dr. Martin Backer, MD
Salt Lake City, UT
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Backer, Infectious Disease Specialist in Salt Lake City, UT?
Where did Dr. Backer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Maimonides Medical Center Program
Medical School: Universidad De Buenos Aires, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas
Is Dr. Backer board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Martin Backer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Backer speak?
Dr. Backer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Backer typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Backer typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Martin Backer may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Backer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Backer accept my insurance?
Dr. Backer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (509) 248-3263 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Backer accept in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. Backer in Salt Lake City, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Backer's office located?
Dr. Martin Backer's Primary Practice
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
(509) 248-3263
What hospitals are Dr. Backer affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Backer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Backer's NPI number?A 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 1629275060.
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. Martin Backer's specialty?
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.