Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Martin Backer, MD

Infectious Disease Physician (CMS: Infectious Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · Infectious Disease Physician · Pediatrics Physician · Yakima, WA

  • NPI 1629275060
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 84.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4003 Creekside Loop
Yakima, WA 989083959
(509) 248-3263
fax (509) 225-2702
Mailing address
3800 Summitview Ave
Yakima, WA 989022715

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 17, 2025
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RI0200X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
New York #301387 · Washington #MD60200238

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629275060. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
414
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$55,145
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 151 112 $92
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 107 65 $136
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 87 87 $202
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 34 34 $153
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 20 17 $147
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 15 14 $59

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Yakima Infectious Disease Physician, average services per provider: 78. This provider delivers 5.3× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
38
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$50,775
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ertapenem (Ertapenem Sodium) Brand 15 0 $11,616
Dovato (Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudine) Brand 12 0 $37,027
Ceftriaxone (Ceftriaxone Sodium) Brand 11 0 $2,131

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Martin Backer's medical specialty?
Dr. Martin Backer practices Infectious Disease Physician in Yakima, WA.
Where does Dr. Martin Backer practice?
Dr. Martin Backer practices at 4003 Creekside Loop, Yakima, WA 989083959. Office phone: 5092483263.
What is Dr. Martin Backer's NPI?
Dr. Martin Backer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629275060, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Martin Backer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Martin Backer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Martin Backer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.