Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Joseph Thomas Backe, MD

Individual provider Dermatology Physician · NPI 1649237363

Dr. Joseph Thomas Backe, MD is a Dermatology in Decatur, Alabama. Graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 1971, 55 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Alabama.

Years since qualifying
55
Trained at
University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine
Licensed in
AL
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

1203 Medical Dr SE
Decatur, AL 35601
Phone: (256) 350-2875
Fax: (256) 350-6228
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Specialties & licences

Dermatology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207N00000X · Licence 8261 (AL)

Record details

NPI number1649237363
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedApril 27, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJuly 8, 2007
Mailing address1203 Medical Dr Se, Decatur, AL 35601

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyDERMATOLOGY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, HSC, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1971 (55 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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