Henry A Backe, MD
Hand Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Also practices: ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
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.
Older · 3327dNPPES updated 2017-03-27 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
305 Black Rock Tpke, Fairfield, CT 06825-5508
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202370.77/100
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 = better32.87%
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 volumePrescription 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.
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.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$378 received from industry
7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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.
Graduated medical school · 1986
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450658
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual 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.
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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Practice Location
305 Black Rock Tpke, Fairfield, CT 06825-5508
Mailing Address
305 Black Rock Tpke, Fairfield, CT 06825-5508
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