Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Matthew Backens, MD
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · VA Beach, VA
- NPI 1972766996
- Accepts Medicare
- 20 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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351 Edwin Dr Ste 102
VA Beach, VA 234624559
(757) 499-5550 - Additional location
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675 Battlefield Blvd N
Chesapeake, VA 233204900
(757) 436-7888
fax (757) 548-5669 - Mailing address
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860 Omni Blvd Ste 101
Newport News, VA 236064430
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 18, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2006 — 20 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Virginia #0101245355
- Medicaid
- VA #1972766996
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972766996. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,561
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$185,718
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 762 | 356 | $124 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 392 | 252 | $8 | |
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 257 | 199 | $10 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 235 | 187 | $8 | |
80061 |
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | 233 | 183 | $13 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 227 | 227 | $126 | |
84443 |
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | 195 | 159 | $16 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 181 | 133 | $9 | |
82306 |
Vitamin d-3 level | 107 | 89 | $29 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 102 | 99 | $30 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in VA Beach Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 112. This provider delivers 32× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$772
Transactions
46
Manufacturers
12
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 14 | $174.36 | |
| Amgen INC. | 6 | $113.89 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 6 | $98.41 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 3 | $69.47 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 4 | $61.22 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 3 | $60.87 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $45.25 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 2 | $44.11 | |
| Dexcom, INC. | 2 | $37.48 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 2 | $30.01 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 1 | $19.99 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 1 | $17.22 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,378
Patients
710
Total drug cost
$34,363
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 393 | 121 | $4,793 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 314 | 94 | $1,970 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 222 | 72 | $4,026 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 179 | 50 | $2,754 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 179 | 53 | $1,603 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 136 | 41 | $1,301 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 133 | 42 | $1,136 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 132 | 38 | $2,759 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 124 | 39 | $2,350 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 120 | 30 | $1,537 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Matthew Backens's medical specialty?
Dr. Matthew Backens practices Family Medicine Physician in VA Beach, VA.
Where does Dr. Matthew Backens practice?
Dr. Matthew Backens practices at 351 Edwin Dr Ste 102, VA Beach, VA 234624559. Office phone: 7574995550.
What is Dr. Matthew Backens's NPI?
Dr. Matthew Backens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972766996, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Matthew Backens accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Matthew Backens accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Matthew Backens commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.