2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1972504975 MD
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SUSAN BACKES, MD

Psychiatry Physician in HOUSTON, Texas. 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
540
Medicare Part D claims · 50 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: SUSAN BACKES, MD is a Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HOUSTON, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 540 claims across 50 beneficiaries .

What stands out: SUSAN BACKES, MD filed 540 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HOUSTON, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SUSAN BACKES, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SUSAN BACKES, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/02/2005

NPI 1972504975

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

540 48% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Texas

1. Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatry Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry Physician) — 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).

SUSAN BACKES, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in HOUSTON, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1972504975. 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.

SUSAN BACKES, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4550 POST OAK PLACE DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77027, with a listed phone of (713) 621-4950. NPI 1972504975 was issued on 08/02/2005. 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 540 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 50 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $22K 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

4550 POST OAK PLACE DR
HOUSTON, TX 77027

Provider Details

NPI 1972504975
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/02/2005

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SUSAN BACKES, MD. To verify SUSAN BACKES, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

540
Total Claims
$22K
Total Drug Cost
50
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
661
Total Day Supply
19,761
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.67
Gender Split
76% female / 24% male
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 34, 75-84: 16, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Escitalopram Oxalate
100
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
86
Clonazepam
58
Lorazepam
44
Trazodone Hcl
31
Fluoxetine Hcl
23
Vyvanse
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate
23
Zolpidem Tartrate
18
Methylphenidate Hcl
16
Concerta
Methylphenidate Hcl
12

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How SUSAN BACKES, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

SUSAN BACKES, MD's 540 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUSAN BACKES, MD's specialty?
SUSAN BACKES, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in HOUSTON, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does SUSAN BACKES, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUSAN BACKES, MD wrote 540 Medicare Part D claims totaling $22K in drug costs for 50 beneficiaries.
Where is SUSAN BACKES, MD located?
SUSAN BACKES, MD is located at 4550 POST OAK PLACE DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77027. Phone: (713) 621-4950.
What is SUSAN BACKES, MD's NPI number?
SUSAN BACKES, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972504975, issued on 08/02/2005.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SUSAN BACKES, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUSAN BACKES, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Escitalopram Oxalate, Bupropion Xl, Clonazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUSAN BACKES, MD accept Medicare?
SUSAN BACKES, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 540 Part D claims and 50 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUSAN BACKES, MD's credentials?
SUSAN BACKES, MD's NPI is 1972504975 with credentials MD. 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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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