Quick answers
- Does Justin T. Van Backer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Justin T. Van Backer accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Justin T. Van Backer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 200 Original Medicare patients and 574 services for Justin T. Van Backer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Justin T. Van Backer's NPI number?
- 1396139762. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Justin T. Van Backer, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 200 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 574 |
| Different services or procedures | 55 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)149 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)66 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)61 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)43 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)28 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)49%
- COPD48%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Arthritis43%
Hospitals where Justin T. Van Backer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Justin T. Van Backer at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Charlotte Hungerford HospitalTorrington, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070011
- Hartford HospitalHartford, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070025
- Midstate Medical CenterMeriden, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070017
- The Hospital of Central ConnecticutNew Britain, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070035
Practice locations
Addresses where Justin T. Van Backer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 183 N Mountain RdNew Britain, CT 06053 (860) 827‑6068
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Justin T. Van Backer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists PLLC1,588 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in New Britain
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Britain, CT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Vermont College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396139762 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians