Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Craig Backs, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Springfield, IL

  • NPI 1124043252
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 45 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2921 Greenbriar Dr
Springfield, IL 627046421
(217) 321-1987
fax (866) 594-7830

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 22, 2011
Year of graduation
1981 — 45 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036065128
Medicaid
IL #036065128

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1124043252. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
452
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$66,847
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 149 109 $115
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 135 109 $164
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 125 113 $178
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 29 18 $84
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 14 14 $197

In context: peer comparison

Among 34 peers in this city , average services per provider: 218. This provider delivers 2.1× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
825
Patients
230
Total drug cost
$14,397
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 428 139 $6,832
Pioglitazone Hcl Generic 53 17 $1,365
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 51 13 $335
Ramipril Generic 47 15 $1,066
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 43 13 $868
Lovastatin Generic 38 11 $679
Losartan Potassium Generic 36 11 $750
Trazodone Hcl Generic 19 0 $235
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 17 0 $1,104
Prednisone Generic 16 0 $71

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Craig Backs's medical specialty?
Dr. Craig Backs practices Internal Medicine Physician in Springfield, IL.
Where does Dr. Craig Backs practice?
Dr. Craig Backs practices at 2921 Greenbriar Dr, Springfield, IL 627046421. Office phone: 2173211987.
What is Dr. Craig Backs's NPI?
Dr. Craig Backs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124043252, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Craig Backs accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Craig Backs accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Craig Backs commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (HCPCS 93880). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.