Dr. Craig Backous, DO
2101 Elm St N, Fargo, ND 58102 • +1-301-555-2321
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2009)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Fargo Percentiles
NPI #1073713418 • CBSA Regional • Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Craig Backous, DO (NPI #1073713418) practices Pulmonary Disease in Fargo, ND (58102) with sub-specialty concentration in 39 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 781 annual CMS services across 282 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a focused low-volume boutique caseload (0th Fargo percentile) (-1.43σ vs ND state mean, 0th statewide percentile).
Fee-schedule auditing of NPI 1073713418 highlights 320 annual claims for 99214 (12th Fargo percentile; $187–$256 self-pay corridor) plus 180 encounters under 94060 and 133 under 94729.
At 2101 Elm St N (58102), Dr. Craig Backous, DO accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$209.00 per new consult (4.80/5 bedside rating).
From 2101 Elm St N in Fargo (+1-301-555-2321), Dr. Backous, DO (17-year clinical track record) delivers 39 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Fargo, ND Pulmonary Disease peers
781 annual services across 282 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from ND Pulmonary Disease mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Pulmonary, Asthma & COPD Management | 320 | 12th | $187 – $256 |
| 94060 | Pre- & Post-Bronchodilator Spirometry Airflow Evaluation | 180 | 12th | $122 – $167 |
| 94729 | Alveolar Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity (DLCO) | 133 | 12th | $110 – $151 |
| 95810 | Attended Sleep Apnea Polysomnography Interpretation | 86 | 12th | $341 – $467 |
| 99204 | Comprehensive New Patient Respiratory & Sleep Workup | 62 | 12th | $263 – $360 |
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Dr. Craig Backous, DO Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Backous National Provider Identifier | NPI #1073713418 (DO) | CMS NPPES Registry (58102) |
| Dr. Backous Fargo CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (781 CMS svcs; Z -1.425σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (ND Pulmonary Disease) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Fargo, ND) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 19 min lobby wait | 17 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.80/5 Listening • 4.74/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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