Quick answers
- Where does Charles L. Backus see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Bulls Gap, TN and Weber City, VA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Charles L. Backus's specialty?
- Medicare lists Emergency Medicine as the primary specialty, and also Hospitalist.
- Does Charles L. Backus accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles L. Backus 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 Charles L. Backus offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Charles L. Backus offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Charles L. Backus?
- (423) 393-4147, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Charles L. Backus's NPI number?
- 1801856414. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles L. Backus is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 273 Hwy 11 EBulls Gap, TN 37711 (423) 393‑4147
- 2834 US Hwy 23 NWeber City, VA 24290 (276) 885‑0190
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles L. Backus as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Emmaus Medical and Counseling, PLLC7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
- Hospitalistalso
Other emergency medicine doctors in Tennessee
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tennessee — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Oklahoma State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1998 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1801856414 |
| 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
- 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