Overview
Tyler Backlas, MD, works hard to understand each patient so that he can match treatment options to their preferences and lifestyle. He promotes wellness and prevents disease by addressing the biological, psychological, social and spiritual elements of each patient's care. Dr. Backlas completed his bachelor's degree in biology, human physiology and chemistry at Northern Michigan University and his medical degree at Michigan State University. He also completed a family medicine residency through the Sioux Falls Family Medicine Residency program in South Dakota. In his free time, Dr. Backlas enjoys spending time with his wife, children and cat. He also enjoys exploring the Colorado Springs area by hiking, skiing and going on mountain drives.
Dr. Backlas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Low Blood Pressure. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sciatica, Chronic Pain, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- STATE MEDICAID
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3027 N Circle Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
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Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Backlas isExperienced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Bronchiolitis ObliteransDr. Backlas isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiolitis Obliterans.
- CellulitisDr. Backlas isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Backlas isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Chronic CoughDr. Backlas isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)