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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Backes, Cardiologist in Saint Cloud, MN?
Dr. Richard Backes, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Saint Cloud, MN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Backes completed his residency at Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Cardiovascular Diseases; Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine and is currently affiliated with Montevideo Hospital and Swift County Hospital. Dr. Backes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Backes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Backes’s office at (320) 252-5131.
Where did Dr. Backes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Cardiovascular Diseases; Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Mayo Med Sch, Rochester Mn
Is Dr. Backes board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Backes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Backes speak?
Dr. Backes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Backes typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Backes 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. Backes. 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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
ICD-10 Codes:
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Backes typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Backes may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Backes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Backes accept my insurance?
Dr. Backes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (320) 252-5131 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Backes accept in Saint Cloud, MN?
Dr. Backes in Saint Cloud, MN 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
Federal government of the United States
Medica Group
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
PrimeWest Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Backes' office located?
What is Dr. Backes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Backes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871595686.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Backes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Backes
What is Dr. Richard Backes's specialty?
Dr. Backes is a Cardiologist near Saint Cloud, MN.
What does a Cardiologist do?
An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias.
Is this Dr. Richard Backes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Backes is affiliated with Dhr Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 a Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Richard Backes accepting new patients in Saint Cloud, MN?
Yes, Dr. Richard Backes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Backes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Backes's office at (320) 252-5131 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Backes?
Please contact Dr. Backes's office at (320) 252-5131 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Backes have?
Dr. Richard Backes is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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