26 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Backus, Internist in Bend, OR?
Where did Dr. Backus go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Backus board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Mark Backus, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Backus speak?
Dr. Backus and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- German
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Backus typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Backus 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. Backus. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Sugar
- Hyperglycemia
- Elevated Glucose
- Unspecified High Blood Sugar
ICD-10 Codes:
- R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Aorta
- Atherosclerosis
- Aortic artery hardening
- Aortic plaque buildup
- Aortic calcification
ICD-10 Codes:
- I700: Atherosclerosis of aorta
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Backus typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Mark Backus 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. Backus' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Backus accept my insurance?
Dr. Backus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (541) 318-0124 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Backus accept in Bend, OR?
Dr. Backus in Bend, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
American National Can
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Providence Health & Services
UnitedHealth Group
Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)
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Where is Dr. Backus' office located?
Dr. Mark Backus' Primary Practice
2239 NE Doctors Dr Ste 200
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 318-0124
What hospitals are Dr. Backus affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Backus has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Backus's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Backus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588693105.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Backus?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Backus
What is Dr. Mark Backus'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.