Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Backes, Cardiologist in Saint Cloud, MN?
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.
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
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Medica Group
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
PrimeWest Health
UnitedHealth Group
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Backes' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Backes affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Backes has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Backes's NPI number?A 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