Overview
Hello humankindness. It’s more than a tagline. Humankindness is one of the many things we all have in common. It’s the good within us. The power that connects us. And at CommonSpirit Health, we fuse it into heartfelt healing, inspired innovation, and mindful medicine. It’s in how we provide treatment and the way we treat patients.Our communities need caring, and our families need support. CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities by advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen. Because the way care is provided is often as meaningful as the care itself.
Dr. Pennington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Chronic Cough.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- STATE MEDICAID
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- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1338 Phay Ave, Bldg D, Canon City, CO 81212
CommonSpirit Primary Care Penrose Hospital
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 Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sciatica, Chronic Pain, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.
Optum Care Of Colorado Springs, LLC
Marsha Alger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Alger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. Her top areas of expertise are Palindromic Rheumatism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Alger is currently accepting new patients.
Matthews-Vu Medical Group
Susan Matthews is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Matthews is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Matthews is currently accepting new patients.
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
- AcrospiromaDr. Pennington isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Pennington isExperienced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Pennington isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- BronchitisDr. Pennington isExperienced. Learn about Bronchitis.
- BullaeDr. Pennington isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- CellulitisDr. Pennington isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.