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Dr. John F Backes, OD
Optometrist in W Melbourne, FL · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1487752150
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. John F Backes
Credential OD
Sex Male
Practice address 845 Palm Bay Rd Ne, Inside Wm Vision Center, W Melbourne, FL, 32904
Phone (321) 722-2517
Enumeration date Sep 20, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jan 13, 2009
Taxonomy & licenses
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses.
About the OD credential
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NPI number for John Backes?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for John Backes is 1487752150, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does John Backes practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in W Melbourne, FL. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2009-01-13.