5
4 Ratings with 4 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Richard Backes treats coronary artery disease, coronary artery disease in women, and myocardial ischemia, and performs cardiac perfusion scans and exercise electrocardiograms. He has practiced cardiology for 41 years and is affiliated with Centracare Saint Cloud Hospital.
Dr. Backes is board-certified in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He completed residencies in cardiovascular diseases and internal medicine at Mayo Graduate School of Medicine and earned his medical degree from Mayo Medical School in Rochester, Minnesota. He sees patients in Saint Cloud and Benson, Minnesota. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Backes 5 out of 5.
Dr. Backes is board-certified in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He completed residencies in cardiovascular diseases and internal medicine at Mayo Graduate School of Medicine and earned his medical degree from Mayo Medical School in Rochester, Minnesota. He sees patients in Saint Cloud and Benson, Minnesota. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Backes 5 out of 5.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 41 years of experience
- 12 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Cardiovascular Diseases; Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine
- 4 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 14 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Richard Backes has 2 locationsCentraCare Heart & Vascular Center
1406 6th Ave NSaint Cloud, MN 56303 Tel: (320) 656-7020
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
CentraCare - Benson Clinic
1815 McKinney AveBenson, MN 56215 Tel: (320) 843-2030
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Richard Backes
Medical Specialties
Richard Backes has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Richard Backes has the following 14 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
41 Years Experience
Richard Backes is board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Cardiovascular Diseases; Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine.
Medical School
Graduated from Mayo Med Sch, Rochester Mn in 1985.
NPI Number
Richard Backes' NPI number is 1871595686.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Richard Backes affiliated with?
- Richard Backes is affiliated with Centracare Saint Cloud Hospital.
- Where is Richard Backes's office located?
- Richard Backes's office is located at 1406 6th Ave N, Saint Cloud, MN, 56303.
- Does Richard Backes accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Richard Backes accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Does Richard Backes accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Richard Backes has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Is Richard Backes accepting new patients?
- Richard Backes is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Richard Backes's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
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