Office
1205 S Grange Ave, 
Sioux Falls, SD 

Overview

Backer Abdu is a Gastroenterologist in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. His top areas of expertise are Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Ascites, Jaundice, and Hemorrhoids.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in MI

Hospital Affiliations

Sanford Usd Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
Avera Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
DAKOTACARE
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
Great Plains Medicare Advantage
  • MEDICARE SNP
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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HealthPartners
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  • PPO
Highmark
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  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Medica
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  • PPO
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Northern Plains Alliance
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Premera Blue Cross
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Primewest Health System
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Quartz Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sanford
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Sanford Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Wellmark
  • HMO
  • POS
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Locations

Office
1205 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Other Locations
Office
1211 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Backer Abdu

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Backer Abdu?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Backer Abdu by calling their office at 605-328-8500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Backer Abdu a top-rated expert for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Backer Abdu is classified as an Experienced expert for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Backer Abdu specialize in?

While Dr. Backer Abdu is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Ascites, and Jaundice. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Backer Abdu participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Backer Abdu has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. You can view a list of Dr. Backer Abdu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Backer Abdu accept my insurance?

Dr. Backer Abdu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 605-328-8500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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.

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