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Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD

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Specializes in: Pathology

4502 Medical Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229

(210) 358-2015

Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD is a pathologist in San Antonio, TX specializing in pathology.

Office Locations

4502 Medical Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229

(210) 358-2015

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6111 Executive Boulevard
Rockville, MD 20852

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

intraoperative pathology consultation

In 2024, Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD performed more intraoperative pathology consultation procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

in situ hybridization

lab tests

By Affordability:

immunohistochemistry test

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD performed more in situ hybridization, and lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for immunohistochemistry (IHC) test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD treated as a pathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2012 were lab tests, consultation, cytology and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD for Medicare patients.

bone marrow tests	43
consultation	101
cytology	67
diagnostic procedures	43
lab tests	2244

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD treated as a pathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2013 were lab tests, cytology, consultation and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD for Medicare patients.

bone marrow tests	42
consultation	115
cytology	134
diagnostic procedures	42
lab tests	2427

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	948
Female	1021

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1504
Black	402
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	929
From 75 to 84	620
85 and over	153
Less than 65	267

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD treated as a pathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2014 were lab tests, consultation, cytology and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD for Medicare patients.

bone marrow tests	52
consultation	158
cytology	151
diagnostic procedures	52
lab tests	2748

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	913
Female	979

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1442
Black	397
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	893
From 75 to 84	582
85 and over	189
Less than 65	228

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD in 2015

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	18

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	14

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD in 2017

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD in 2021

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD treated as a pathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2022 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	24

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD in 2022

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD treated as a pathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2023 were lab tests, cytology and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	16
cytology	24
lab tests	63

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	55
Hispanic	20
Asian	20
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	27
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD in 2023

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD treated as a pathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2024 were lab tests, consultation and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	89
cytology	52
lab tests	721

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	474
Female	567

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	683
Black	182
Hispanic	0
Asian	75
Other	53
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	481
From 75 to 84	419
85 and over	90
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD treated as a pathologist in San Antonio, TX were lab tests, consultation, cytology and bone marrow tests.

bone marrow tests	45
consultation	95
cytology	85
diagnostic procedures	45
lab tests	1369

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD.

**Gender**
Female	258
Male	233

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	103
Asian / Pacific Islander	10
Non-Hispanic White	346
Hispanic	3
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	10

**Age**
85 and over	41
75 to 84	157
Less than 65	50
65 to 74	231

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	10
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	11
Dementia	2

Education & Training

He has a state license in Virginia.

Licensed In: Virginia

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.	$4,687 RTD Companion Diagnostics $4,687
Roche Diagnostics Corporation	$36 RTD - Digital Pathology and Workflow $19	RTD - Advanced Staining - instruments-assays $17

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$3,000
Travel and Lodging	$1,647
Food and Beverage	$76

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott R. Backus, MD From 2012 - 2024

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