# Farnel F Backer, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/farnel-backer-md-1033302575
NPI: 1033302575
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Farnel F Backer, MD is a hospitalist based in Spartanburg, SC practicing at Spartanburg Medical Center with NPI 1033302575.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Hospitalist
- Secondary specialties: FAMILY PRACTICE
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Graduation year: 2001
- NPI: 1033302575 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1033302575))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Spartanburg Medical Center
- Address: 101 E Wood St, Spartanburg, SC, 293033040
- Phone: (864) 560-6000
- Group practice size: 1071 members

## Insurance accepted (5 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [HCSC: BCBS Texas](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/hcsc-bcbs-texas) — 36 plans
- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 4 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Farnel F Backer, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1033302575).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 4 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $66.

Largest disclosed payer: Boston Scientific Corporation ($18 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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