Expertise in
10
conditions

Dr. Craig Backous

Intensive Care Medicine
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeons & Assoc SC
5140 N California Ave Ste 780, 
Chicago, IL 
Referral may be required
Expertise in
10
conditions
Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeons & Assoc SC
5140 N California Ave Ste 780, 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

Craig Backous is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Backous is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Lung Metastases.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Intensive Care Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Celtic
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeons & Assoc SC
5140 N California Ave Ste 780, Chicago, IL 60625
Other Locations
Swedish Covenant Health
5145 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Craig Backous

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Craig Backous?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Craig Backous by calling their office at 773-989-3957. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Craig Backous a top-rated expert for Pneumonia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Craig Backous is classified as an Advanced expert for Pneumonia, 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. Craig Backous specialize in?

While Dr. Craig Backous is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.

Does Dr. Craig Backous accept my insurance?

Dr. Craig Backous accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Celtic. We recommend calling the office directly at 773-989-3957 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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