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

James W Backstrom, MD

Individual provider Pediatric Radiology Physician · NPI 1497721146

James W Backstrom, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Qualified in 1984, 42 years ago. Practices with Foundation Radiology Group PC, a 86-clinician group and works from 2 locations. Licensed in Pennsylvania and Virginia.

Years since qualifying
42
Licensed in
PA, VA
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
3
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

401 Liberty Ave Ste 2000 Three Gateway Center 20TH Fl
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1029
Phone: (412) 223-2272
Fax: (412) 281-6320
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Additional practice locations (1)

  • 1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908-1029 — (434) 924-9400

Specialties & licences

Diagnostic Radiology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 2085R0202X · Licence MD418526 (PA)
Pediatric Radiology Physician Taxonomy 2085P0229X · Licence 0101040755 (VA)
Diagnostic Radiology Physician Taxonomy 2085R0202X · Licence 0101040755 (VA)

Record details

NPI number1497721146
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedFebruary 23, 2006
Last updated in NPPESMarch 3, 2025
Certification dateMarch 3, 2025
Mailing address401 Liberty Ave Ste 2000, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1029

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyDIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 1984 (42 years in practice)
Group practice Foundation Radiology Group Pc — 86 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Not indicated
Practice locations11 on file with Medicare

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