Martin J Backman, M.D.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Martin J Backman is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Santa Ana, CA with over 50 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Martin J Backman, M.D. has been part of the Santa Ana medical community since 2006 in independent practice. He has been in practice for 50+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 46% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 283dNPPES updated 2025-08-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
11180 Warner Ave Ste 259, Santa Ana, CA 92708-7516
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.1%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
161
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
463
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,033
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.03M
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.2k received from industry
147 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Martin J Backman's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Aug 12, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
50 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Mailing address
11180 Warner Ave Ste 259, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-7516
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Martin J Backman
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Martin J Backman for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Santa Ana 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 Martin J Backman
Dr. Backman is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Santa Ana, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (714) 540-1840.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Martin J Backman
Practice Location
11180 Warner Ave Ste 259, Santa Ana, CA 92708-7516
Mailing Address
11180 Warner Ave Ste 259, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-7516
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