Henry A Backe, MD

Hand Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery

Also practices: ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

(203) 337-2600Fairfield, CT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Henry a Backe, MD has been part of the Fairfield medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at Temple University School of Medicine (class of 1986), he has been practicing for over 40 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

1 of 3 Orthopaedic Surgery providers in CTSee all Orthopaedic Surgery in Fairfield40+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 3327dNPPES updated 2017-03-27 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

305 Black Rock Tpke, Fairfield, CT 06825-5508

Fax: (203) 337-2622
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

70.77/100

Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-12.8 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

32.87%

Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+27.8 pts)

32.87% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

520

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

95

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

143

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $20k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+4%)22%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
21%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$378 received from industry

7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Henry a Backe's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1986

    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

  2. 40 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Orthopaedic SurgeryHand Surgery in FairfieldAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Taxonomy: 207XS0106X

Education & Training

Temple University School of Medicine (Class of 1986)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 450658

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Virtual Hand Surgery Care With Henry a Backe

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Henry a Backe for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fairfield required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Henry a Backe

Dr. Backe is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Fairfield, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 337-2600.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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