Physician

Cardiology

Richard J. Backes works in the field of Cardiology. He studied medicine at Mayo Medical School. Mayo Medical School is ranked 27/42 in Research/PrimaryCare. He received awards:"CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification" and "Fellow (FACC)". Richard Backes is also published. He has 7 publications published. The lastest publication: "Are coronary-care unit changes in therapy associated with improved survival of elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction?' Richard J. Backes, MD is registered with Medicare.

Publications

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• Carvedilol therapy is associated with a sustained decline in brain natriuretic peptide levels in patients with congestive Heart failure.
• Are coronary-care unit changes in therapy associated with improved survival of elderly patients with Acute myocardial infarction?
• Activity of penicillin combined with an aminoglycoside against group B streptococci in vitro and in experimental Endocarditis.
• The treatment of Coronary artery disease in the elderly.
• Stress echocardiography.
• Cardiomyopathies in the elderly.

Schools

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• Mayo Med Sch

• CentraCare Heart amp Vascular Center Vice President

Procedures Preformed

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• Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
• Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
• Cardiac Imaging
• Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
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Conditions Treated

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• Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
• Aortic Aneurysm
• Aortic Dissection
• Aortic Ectasia
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Doctors Specialties

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• Cardiology

Accepted Insurances

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Awards

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• CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification
• Fellow (FACC)

Education

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• Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
• Mayo Medical School

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1871595686
NPPES Provider LastName		BACKES
NPPES Provider FirstName		RICHARD
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		563032735
NPPES Provider State		MN
Specialty Description		Cardiology
Total Claim Count		1400.0
Distinct Opioid Count		0.0
Opioid Claim Count		0.0
Percent Opioid Claims		0.0

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1871595686
Last Name Of The Provider	BACKES
First Name Of The Provider	RICHARD
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