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Hand Surgery

Henry A. Backe Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Bridgeport, CT · Connecticut

Summary

Dr. Henry A. Backe Jr., MD is a hand surgeon at 1931 Black Rock Tpke, Fairfield, CT 06825. Phone: (203) 384-8681. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Henry A. Backe Jr. had 400 Original Medicare patients and 2,802 services. NPI 1457396145. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Hand surgeon (Medicare lists Hand Surgery)
  • Address: 1931 Black Rock Tpke, Fairfield, CT 06825 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (203) 384‑8681
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Bridgeport Hospital, St Vincent's Medical Center
  • Group practice: Rehabilitation Associates Inc (+2 more)
  • Medical school: Temple University School Of Medicine · graduated 1986 (40 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Henry A. Backe Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Henry A. Backe Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Henry A. Backe Jr. 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 Henry A. Backe Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 400 Original Medicare patients and 2,802 services for Henry A. Backe Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Henry A. Backe Jr.'s NPI number?
1457396145. 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 Henry A. Backe Jr., 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 patients400
Services billed to Medicare2,802
Different services or procedures97
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)1,024 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)401 services
  3. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)194 services
  4. X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)113 services
  5. Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose (J7324)77 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 cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • High blood pressure71%
  • Ischemic heart disease28%
  • Anxiety28%
  • Osteoporosis25%

Hospitals where Henry A. Backe Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Henry A. Backe Jr. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Henry A. Backe Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Henry A. Backe Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Rehabilitation Associates Inc529 clinicians in the group
  • Ptsma Inc224 clinicians in the group
  • Orthopaedic Specialty Group PC60 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hand surgeons in Fairfield

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fairfield, CT — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Rehabilitation Associates Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTemple University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1986 (40 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1457396145
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians