Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Richard J. Backes work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Richard J. Backes at 5 hospitals: Appleton Area Health, CentraCare - Benson, CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital, Chippewa County Hospital and Madison Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Richard J. Backes see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 12 practice locations, including Saint Cloud, MN, St Cloud, MN and Milaca, MN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Richard J. Backes's specialty?
- Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
- Does Richard J. Backes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard J. Backes 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 Richard J. Backes?
- (320) 252-5131, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Richard J. Backes's NPI number?
- 1871595686. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Richard J. Backes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard J. Backes at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Appleton Area HealthAppleton, MN · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 241341
- CentraCare - BensonBenson, MN · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 241365
- CentraCare - St. Cloud HospitalSaint Cloud, MN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 240036
- Chippewa County HospitalMontevideo, MN · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 241325
- Madison HospitalMadison, MN · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 241372
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard J. Backes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 12; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1200 6th Ave NSaint Cloud, MN 56303
- 1200 6th Ave NSt Cloud, MN 56303 (320) 252‑5131
- 1200 6th Ave N, Centracare Clic River CampusSaint Cloud, MN 56303 (320) 252‑5131
- 1200 6th N AveSaint Cloud, MN 56303 (320) 252‑5131
- 1406 6th Ave NSt Cloud, MN 56303
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard J. Backes as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- CentraCare Clinic791 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Minnesota →
Other cardiologists in Saint Cloud
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Cloud, MN — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Mayo Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1985 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871595686 |
| 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