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Emergency Medicine

Kate Backstrum, MD

Works at hospitals in Anchorage, AK · Alaska

Summary

Kate Backstrum, MD (Emergency Medicine) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Anchorage, AK. NPI 1437736584. 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 Kate Backstrum, 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

Emergency MedicinePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
5Years since medical school (graduated 2021)
University Of Washington School Of MedicineMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Alaska Emergency Medicine AssociatesGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Kate Backstrum work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Kate Backstrum at 1 hospital: Providence Alaska Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Kate Backstrum see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Anchorage, AK. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Kate Backstrum's specialty?
Medicare lists Emergency Medicine as the primary specialty.
Does Kate Backstrum accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kate Backstrum 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 Kate Backstrum?
(907) 562-2211, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Kate Backstrum's NPI number?
1437736584. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Kate Backstrum works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kate Backstrum 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 Kate Backstrum is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kate Backstrum as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Alaska Emergency Medicine Associates23 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other emergency medicine doctors in Anchorage

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Anchorage, AK — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Washington School Of Medicine
Graduation year2021
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1437736584
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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