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Obstetrics/Gynecology

Leilah E. Backhus, MD

Works at hospitals in Evanston, IL · Illinois

Summary

Leilah E. Backhus, MD (Obstetrics/Gynecology) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Evanston, IL. NPI 1508163643. 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 Leilah E. Backhus, 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

Obstetrics/GynecologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
19Years since medical school (graduated 2007)
University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)Medical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Endeavor Health Medical GroupGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Leilah E. Backhus work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Leilah E. Backhus at 1 hospital: Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Leilah E. Backhus see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Skokie, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Leilah E. Backhus's specialty?
Medicare lists Obstetrics/Gynecology as the primary specialty.
Does Leilah E. Backhus accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Leilah E. Backhus 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 Leilah E. Backhus?
(847) 657-1819, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Leilah E. Backhus's NPI number?
1508163643. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Leilah E. Backhus works

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Leilah E. Backhus as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Endeavor Health Medical Group3,350 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other OB-GYNs in Skokie

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Skokie, IL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)
Graduation year2007
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1508163643
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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