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ANDREW BACKES, D.D.S.

Dentist in WASECA, Minnesota. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
66
Medicare Part D claims · 59 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87

What the federal data shows

ANDREW BACKES, D.D.S. filed 66 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dentist in WASECA, Minnesota.

66
Part D claims, 2023

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ANDREW BACKES, D.D.S.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

66 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about ANDREW BACKES, D.D.S.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/28/2013

NPI 1780021089

Primary specialty

Dentist

High-volume

93,789 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

66 24% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 87

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Dentist compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Dentist share within Minnesota

1. Dentist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dentist share within Minnesota

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dentist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dentist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ANDREW BACKES, D.D.S. is a Dentist provider practicing in WASECA, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.D.S.. NPI: 1780021089. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ANDREW BACKES, D.D.S. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding D.D.S. credentials at 118 STATE ST N, WASECA, MN, 56093, with a listed phone of (507) 835-4280. NPI 1780021089 was issued on 05/28/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BACKES most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 66 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 59 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $351 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Dentist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 93,789 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 87 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

118 STATE ST N
WASECA, MN 56093

Provider Details

NPI 1780021089
Specialty Dentist
Credentials D.D.S.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/28/2013

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

66
Total Claims
$351
Total Drug Cost
59
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
66
Total Day Supply
442
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$351
Antibiotic Claims
63

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
47
Clindamycin Hcl
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Dentist Overview

How ANDREW BACKES, D.D.S. fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.

93,789
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
87
Avg Claims per Provider

ANDREW BACKES, D.D.S.'s 66 claims are below the specialty average of 87.

Nearby Dentist Providers in Minnesota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BACKES.

Compare Dentist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANDREW BACKES, D.D.S.'s specialty?
ANDREW BACKES, D.D.S. specializes in Dentist and practices in WASECA, Minnesota. Credentials: D.D.S..
How much does ANDREW BACKES, D.D.S. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANDREW BACKES, D.D.S. wrote 66 Medicare Part D claims totaling $351 in drug costs for 59 beneficiaries.
Where is ANDREW BACKES, D.D.S. located?
ANDREW BACKES, D.D.S. is located at 118 STATE ST N, WASECA, MN, 56093. Phone: (507) 835-4280.
What is ANDREW BACKES, D.D.S.'s NPI number?
ANDREW BACKES, D.D.S.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780021089, issued on 05/28/2013.
How many Dentist providers are there in the US?
There are 93,789 Dentist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Dentist provider writes 87 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANDREW BACKES, D.D.S. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANDREW BACKES, D.D.S.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin, Clindamycin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANDREW BACKES, D.D.S. accept Medicare?
ANDREW BACKES, D.D.S. appears in CMS Medicare data with 66 Part D claims and 59 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANDREW BACKES, D.D.S.'s credentials?
ANDREW BACKES, D.D.S.'s NPI is 1780021089 with credentials D.D.S.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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