Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Douglas D. Backous work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Douglas D. Backous at 4 hospitals: Capital Medical Center, Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital, Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill and Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Douglas D. Backous see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Edmonds, WA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Douglas D. Backous's specialty?
- Medicare lists Otolaryngology as the primary specialty.
- Does Douglas D. Backous accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Douglas D. Backous 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.
- Does Douglas D. Backous offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Douglas D. Backous offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Douglas D. Backous?
- (253) 770-9000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Douglas D. Backous's NPI number?
- 1669589974. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Douglas D. Backous works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Douglas D. Backous at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Capital Medical CenterOlympia, WA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 500139
- Multicare Good Samaritan HospitalPuyallup, WA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 500079
- Swedish Medical Center / Cherry HillSeattle, WA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 500025
- Tacoma General Allenmore HospitalTacoma, WA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 500129
Practice locations
Addresses where Douglas D. Backous is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 21911 76th Ave W, Suite 211Edmonds, WA 98026 (253) 770‑9000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Douglas D. Backous as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Proliance Surgeons Inc P S397 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Edmonds
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Edmonds, WA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Washington School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1669589974 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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