Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Gregory Backofen, M.D.

General Practice Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · General Practice Physician · El Dorado, AR

  • NPI 1619231966
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 89.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
460 W Oak St
El Dorado, AR 717304567
(870) 881-4463
Mailing address
2421 Worth St
Hemphill, TX 759487215

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 8, 2015
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208D00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #Q5755 · Arkansas #E-9281

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619231966. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
137
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$10,967
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 41 28 $48
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 34 31 $125
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 32 29 $78
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 30 20 $76

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 34. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$173
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. 4 $79.60
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 2 $32.07
Tactile Systems Technology Inc 1 $30.65
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $17.45
PFIZER INC. 1 $13.44

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$173

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
7,573
Patients
1,869
Total drug cost
$300,552
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 957 160 $13,355
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 764 187 $12,782
Gabapentin Generic 728 172 $20,174
Furosemide Generic 695 154 $4,911
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 629 169 $6,242
Potassium Chloride Generic 460 109 $13,211
Lisinopril Generic 449 115 $3,942
Losartan Potassium Generic 402 104 $6,770
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 397 111 $7,103
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 377 53 $171,243

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Gregory Backofen's medical specialty?
Dr. Gregory Backofen practices General Practice Physician in El Dorado, AR.
Where does Dr. Gregory Backofen practice?
Dr. Gregory Backofen practices at 460 W Oak St, El Dorado, AR 717304567. Office phone: 8708814463.
What is Dr. Gregory Backofen's NPI?
Dr. Gregory Backofen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619231966, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gregory Backofen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gregory Backofen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gregory Backofen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99238). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.