Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Laura Backer, MD

Diagnostic Radiology Physician (CMS: Diagnostic Radiology) · Bellingham, WA

  • NPI 1548266877
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 95.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2901 Squalicum Pkwy
Bellingham, WA 982251851
(360) 734-5400
Mailing address
2930 Squalicum Pkwy, Ste B10
Bellingham, WA 982251854

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2085R0202X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #35068
Medicaid
WA #8252728

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548266877. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
22,189
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$327,314
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml 14,075 136 $0
A9575 Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml 3,600 18 $0
77067 Screening mammography 735 735 $130
77063 Screening 3d breast mammography 734 734 $53
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine 376 376 $39
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view 289 275 $9
77063 Screening 3d breast mammography 143 143 $29
77067 Screening mammography 143 143 $36
70450 Ct scan head or brain without contrast 120 118 $39
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views 103 102 $31

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 220. This provider delivers 101× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Laura Backer's medical specialty?
Dr. Laura Backer practices Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Bellingham, WA.
Where does Dr. Laura Backer practice?
Dr. Laura Backer practices at 2901 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 982251851. Office phone: 3607345400.
What is Dr. Laura Backer's NPI?
Dr. Laura Backer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548266877, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Laura Backer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Laura Backer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Laura Backer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9967); Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml (HCPCS A9575); Screening mammography (HCPCS 77067). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.