# John R Backman, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/john-backman-md-1215905831
NPI: 1215905831
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

John R Backman, MD is a cardiovascular disease (cardiology) based in Encinitas, CA practicing at San Diego Cardiovascular Associates Medical Group Inc with NPI 1215905831 and offers telehealth visits.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 1972
- Telehealth: Yes
- NPI: 1215905831 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1215905831))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: San Diego Cardiovascular Associates Medical Group Inc
- Address: 320 Santa Fe Dr, Suite 204, Encinitas, CA, 920245179
- Phone: (760) 944-7300
- Group practice size: 14 members

## Insurance accepted (3 networks)

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

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers John R Backman, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1215905831).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 73 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $2,247.

Largest disclosed payer: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation ($236 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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