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Diagnostic Radiology

James Backstrom, MD

Works at hospitals in South Hill, VA · Beaver, PA · Coudersport, PA … · Virginia, Pennsylvania

Summary

James Backstrom, MD (Diagnostic Radiology) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in South Hill, VA, Beaver, PA and Coudersport, PA and other places. NPI 1497721146. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James Backstrom, 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

Diagnostic RadiologyPrimary specialty
May acceptAccepts Medicare assignment
42Years since medical school (graduated 1984)
MaleGender (as listed)
University Hospitals Medical Group IncGroup practice (+5 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does James Backstrom work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists James Backstrom at 5 hospitals: Community Memorial Hospital, Heritage Valley Beaver, UPMC Cole, UPMC Williamsport and Wayne Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does James Backstrom see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 9 practice locations, including Kittanning, PA, Charlottesville, VA and Fishersville, VA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is James Backstrom's specialty?
Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology as the primary specialty.
Does James Backstrom accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says James Backstrom may accept Medicare assignment (as of 2026-10-02). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
What is the phone number for James Backstrom?
(724) 543-8500, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is James Backstrom's NPI number?
1497721146. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where James Backstrom works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James Backstrom 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 James Backstrom is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James Backstrom as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • University Hospitals Medical Group Inc2,294 clinicians in the group
  • University of Virginia Physicians Group1,717 clinicians in the group
  • University of Louisville Physicians Inc1,445 clinicians in the group
  • Augusta Medical Group419 clinicians in the group
  • Foundation Radiology Group PC90 clinicians in the group
  • Augusta Health Care Inc60 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Kittanning

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kittanning, PA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1984
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1497721146
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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