Summary

Ms. Backer is a certified registered nurse practitioner specializing in women's health. Her clinical interests include evaluating and treating women during menopause transition and post-menopause. She also has a special interest in women's preventive care, including discussions related to sexual health, adolescent care and contraceptive counseling. Ms. Backer is focused on maintaining continuity of care with her patients for all their gynecologic needs throughout their lives. She earned her degree in women's health from Frontier School of Nurse Midwifery and Family Nursing.Ms. Backer lived in Africa and Europe until age 13. She enjoys reading, baking and traveling with her family.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 13 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Frontier Nursing University
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Samantha Bennett Backer has 2 locations

Geisinger Healthplex State College

132 Abigail LnPort Matilda, PA 16870
Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SunClosed

Geisinger Lewistown Hospital

400 Highland AveLewistown, PA 17044

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Nurse PractitionerNurse PractitionerNurse PractitionerNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Port Matilda , PAAltoona , PADu Bois , PAState College , PA
Med School: Frontier Nursing University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Samantha Bennett Backer

  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Samantha Bennett Backer has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Samantha Bennett Backer has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Family Medicine
  • Registered Nurse

Certifications, License, & Education

13 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Nurse Practitioner, Pennsylvania, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Frontier Nursing UniversityGraduated in 2013

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Samantha Backer's office is located at 132 Abigail Ln, Port Matilda, PA, 16870.

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