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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Thomas S. Backer, MD

Works at hospitals in Johns Creek, GA · Atlanta, GA · Canton, GA … · Georgia

Summary

Thomas S. Backer, MD (Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Johns Creek, GA, Atlanta, GA and Canton, GA and other places. NPI 1083617872. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Thomas S. Backer, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)Primary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
46Years since medical school (graduated 1980)
Saint Louis University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Atlanta Cardiology Consultants, PCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Thomas S. Backer work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Thomas S. Backer at 5 hospitals: Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Northside Hospital, Northside Hospital Cherokee, Northside Hospital Forsyth and Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta, Inc. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Thomas S. Backer see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Alpharetta, GA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Thomas S. Backer's specialty?
Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Thomas S. Backer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas S. Backer accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Thomas S. Backer?
(770) 751-9131, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Thomas S. Backer's NPI number?
1083617872. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Thomas S. Backer works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas S. Backer at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Thomas S. Backer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Thomas S. Backer as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Atlanta Cardiology Consultants, PC2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiologists in Alpharetta

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alpharetta, GA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolSaint Louis University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1980
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1083617872
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians