2026 NPPES data Allergy & Immunology Physician NPI 1568562759 M.D.
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THOMAS BACKENSON, M.D.

Allergy & Immunology Physician in FORT LIBERTY, North Carolina. 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
615
Medicare Part D claims · 149 beneficiaries · Allergy & Immunology Physician avg: 764
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: THOMAS BACKENSON, M.D. is a Allergy & Immunology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FORT LIBERTY, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 615 claims across 149 beneficiaries — 19% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: THOMAS BACKENSON, M.D. filed 615 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FORT LIBERTY, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

THOMAS BACKENSON, M.D. 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).

THOMAS BACKENSON, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/25/2006

NPI 1568562759

Primary specialty

Allergy & Immunology Physician

Niche

3,390 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

615 20% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 764

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Allergy & Immunology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Allergy & Immunology Physician share within North Carolina

1. Allergy & Immunology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Allergy & Immunology Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Allergy & Immunology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Allergy & Immunology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Allergy & Immunology 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.

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THOMAS BACKENSON, M.D. is a Allergy & Immunology Physician provider practicing in FORT LIBERTY, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1568562759. 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.

THOMAS BACKENSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Allergy & Immunology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2817 ROCK MERRITT AVE, FORT LIBERTY, NC, 28310, with a listed phone of (706) 604-8363. NPI 1568562759 was issued on 09/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BACKENSON 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 615 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 149 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $102K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count. 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.

Allergy & Immunology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,390 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 764 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

2817 ROCK MERRITT AVE
FORT LIBERTY, NC 28310

Provider Details

NPI 1568562759
Specialty Allergy & Immunology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/25/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

THOMAS BACKENSON, M.D. — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 615 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

615
Total Claims
$102K
Total Drug Cost
149
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,024
Total Day Supply
29,668
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$89K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.13
Gender Split
78% female / 22% male
Age Distribution
<65: 38, 65-74: 68, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Montelukast Sodium
145
Fluticasone Propionate
92
Azelastine Hcl
83
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
60
Ipratropium Bromide
32
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
30
Famotidine
23
Fluticasone-Salmeterol
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
16
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
14
Ventolin Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
11

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

Allergy & Immunology Physician Overview

How THOMAS BACKENSON, M.D. fits within the Allergy & Immunology Physician landscape nationally.

3,390
Allergy & Immunology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Allergy & Immunology Physician
764
Avg Claims per Provider

THOMAS BACKENSON, M.D.'s 615 claims are below the specialty average of 764.

Nearby Allergy & Immunology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BACKENSON.

Compare Allergy & Immunology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS BACKENSON, M.D.'s specialty?
THOMAS BACKENSON, M.D. specializes in Allergy & Immunology Physician and practices in FORT LIBERTY, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does THOMAS BACKENSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS BACKENSON, M.D. wrote 615 Medicare Part D claims totaling $102K in drug costs for 149 beneficiaries.
Where is THOMAS BACKENSON, M.D. located?
THOMAS BACKENSON, M.D. is located at 2817 ROCK MERRITT AVE, FORT LIBERTY, NC, 28310. Phone: (706) 604-8363.
What is THOMAS BACKENSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
THOMAS BACKENSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568562759, issued on 09/25/2006.
Does THOMAS BACKENSON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THOMAS BACKENSON, M.D.'s prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $89K in brand drug costs.
How many Allergy & Immunology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,390 Allergy & Immunology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Allergy & Immunology Physician provider writes 764 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does THOMAS BACKENSON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS BACKENSON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Montelukast Sodium, Fluticasone Propionate, Azelastine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS BACKENSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
THOMAS BACKENSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 615 Part D claims and 149 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS BACKENSON, M.D.'s credentials?
THOMAS BACKENSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1568562759 with credentials M.D.. 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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