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Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD

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Specializes in: Family Medicine

Indiana University School of Medicine (1995)

408 East Southway Boulevard
Kokomo, IN 46902-3814

(765) 776-3300

Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Kokomo, IN specializing in family medicine. She graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD is affiliated with COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS OF INDIANA INC and Community Howard Wound Clinic.

Office Locations

408 East Southway Boulevard
Kokomo, IN 46902-3814

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

excisional debridement

non-excisional debridement

skin debridement

In 2023, Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD had a list price for excisional debridement, non-excisional debridement, and skin debridement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Indiana. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

debridement

excision

In 2012, Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD performed more debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), and excision procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Indiana.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Kokomo, IN during 2012 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	128
doctor visit	22
excision	128

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Kokomo, IN during 2013 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	126
doctor visit	65
excision	126

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	30

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	63
Dementia	28
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Kokomo, IN during 2014 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	108
doctor visit	66
excision	89

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	32

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	56
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Kokomo, IN during 2015 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	168
doctor visit	167
excision	108

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	90

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	22
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	54
Dementia	21
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Kokomo, IN during 2016 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	114
doctor visit	155
excision	16

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	43

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	51
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	65
Dementia	19
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Kokomo, IN during 2017 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	141
doctor visit	135

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	33

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	63
Dementia	21
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Kokomo, IN during 2018 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	161
doctor visit	150
excision	41

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	61
Dementia	21
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Kokomo, IN during 2019 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	283
doctor visit	179
excision	149

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	49

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	11
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	66
Dementia	18
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Kokomo, IN during 2020 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	317
doctor visit	176
excision	89

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	47

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	62
Dementia	26
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Kokomo, IN during 2021 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	377
doctor visit	168
excision	199

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	62
Dementia	19
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Kokomo, IN during 2022 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	270
doctor visit	110
excision	191

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	59
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Kokomo, IN were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	199
doctor visit	126
excision	113

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	39

**Age**
75 to 84	19
85 and over	3
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	22

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	17
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	55
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Dementia	15
Cancer	2

Education & Training

Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1995. She completed residency at St. Vincent Hospital. She has a state license in Indiana.

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine (1995)

Residency: St. Vincent Hospital (1998)

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS OF INDIANA INC

Community Howard Wound Clinic

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Emily A. Backer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Organogenesis Inc.	$208 PuraPly $145	Apligraf $63
Pfizer Inc.	$125 PREVNAR 20 $125
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$118 Santyl $67	Regranex $51
Medline Industries, Inc.	$98 PluroGel Burn & Wound Dressings $98
Abbott Laboratories	$95 FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 $95
Other	$200 Plaque Excision $48	Flowable $42	RENASYS GO v2 HOME $22	NUZYRA $15	SKLICE $14	Other $59

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$798
Gift	$46

Biography

Dr. Emily Backer's specialty is family medicine. Dr. Backer attended Indiana University School of Medicine and subsequently trained at St. Vincent's Hospital for residency. She has an open panel in Kokomo, IN according to Yext.