2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1598185381
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TYLER BACKLAS

Family Medicine Physician in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado. 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 511 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: TYLER BACKLAS is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 7K claims across 511 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: TYLER BACKLAS filed 7,255 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

TYLER BACKLAS practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

TYLER BACKLAS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/21/2014

NPI 1598185381

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,255 112% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Colorado

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine 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).

TYLER BACKLAS is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1598185381. 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.

TYLER BACKLAS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider at 3027 N CIRCLE DR, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 80909, with a listed phone of (719) 776-4646. NPI 1598185381 was issued on 04/21/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BACKLAS 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 7,255 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 511 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.3 million in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.0%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

3027 N CIRCLE DR
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909

Provider Details

NPI 1598185381
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/21/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TYLER BACKLAS bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES COLORADO
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

TYLER BACKLAS — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 7,255 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.

7,255
Total Claims
$1.3M
Total Drug Cost
511
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
15,929
Total Day Supply
465,851
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.1M
Generic Drug Cost
$155K
Opioid Claims
362 (5.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
78

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.51
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 86, 65-74: 237, 75-84: 148, 85+: 40

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
458
Lisinopril
388
Levothyroxine Sodium
262
Omeprazole
219
Amlodipine Besylate
216
Gabapentin
211
Hydrochlorothiazide
197
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
163
Metformin Hcl
159
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
131

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How TYLER BACKLAS fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

TYLER BACKLAS's 7,255 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TYLER BACKLAS's specialty?
TYLER BACKLAS specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado.
How much does TYLER BACKLAS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TYLER BACKLAS wrote 7,255 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.3M in drug costs for 511 beneficiaries.
Where is TYLER BACKLAS located?
TYLER BACKLAS is located at 3027 N CIRCLE DR, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 80909. Phone: (719) 776-4646.
What is TYLER BACKLAS's NPI number?
TYLER BACKLAS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598185381, issued on 04/21/2014.
Does TYLER BACKLAS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TYLER BACKLAS's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.1M in brand drug costs.
Does TYLER BACKLAS prescribe opioids?
Yes, TYLER BACKLAS had 362 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.0%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TYLER BACKLAS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TYLER BACKLAS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TYLER BACKLAS accept Medicare?
TYLER BACKLAS appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,255 Part D claims and 511 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TYLER BACKLAS's credentials?
TYLER BACKLAS's NPI is 1598185381. 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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