Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Bruce Backer, D.P.M.

Foot Surgery Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Orange, CT

  • NPI 1073887923
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
272 Charles CT
Orange, CT 064771629
(203) 494-5917

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
213ES0131X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Connecticut #P00364

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1073887923. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,311
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$59,522
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 748 254 $47
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails 171 63 $35
G0127 Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number 169 61 $24
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes 73 71 $41
11055 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth 61 42 $77
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths 49 34 $90
99341 Residence visit for new patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 27 27 $51
99347 Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 13 11 $46

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Orange Foot Surgery Podiatrist, average services per provider: 163. This provider delivers 8.0× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Bruce Backer's medical specialty?
Dr. Bruce Backer practices Foot Surgery Podiatrist in Orange, CT.
Where does Dr. Bruce Backer practice?
Dr. Bruce Backer practices at 272 Charles CT, Orange, CT 064771629. Office phone: 2034945917.
What is Dr. Bruce Backer's NPI?
Dr. Bruce Backer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073887923, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bruce Backer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bruce Backer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bruce Backer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (HCPCS 11721); Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (HCPCS 11720); Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number (HCPCS G0127). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.