Physician

Neurosurgery

Dr. Robert J. Backer, MD

Robert Backer works in the field of Neurosurgery. He studied medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Saint Louis University School of Medicine is ranked 67/57 in Research/PrimaryCare. He received 3 awards: "CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification", "Fellow (FAANS)" and "Top MD". He accepts Medicare.

Schools

Saint Louis University School Of Medicine
Naval Regl Med Center
St Louis University Hosps
University Of MissouriColumbia

Procedures Preformed

Carpal Tunnel Release
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
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Conditions Treated

Acoustic Neuroma
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
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Doctors Specialties

Neurosurgery

Accepted Insurances

Awards

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification
Fellow (FAANS)
Top MD

Education

St Louis University School of Medicine
Naval Medical Center
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Drug Facts

NPI NUMBER		1790788941
NPPES Provider LastName		BACKER
NPPES Provider FirstName		ROBERT
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		631418232
NPPES Provider State		MO
Specialty Description		Neurosurgery
Total Claim Count		197.0
Distinct Opioid Count		3.0
Opioid Claim Count		80.0
Percent Opioid Claims		40.61

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Medicare Facts

National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1790788941
Last Name Of The Provider	BACKER
First Name Of The Provider	ROBERT
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