1406 6th Ave N, 
St Cloud, MN 

Overview

Richard Backes is a Cardiologist in St Cloud, Minnesota. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Graduate Institution

Mayo Clinic College Of Medicine And Science, Medicine

Residency

Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Internal Medicine

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MN

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine - American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

Fellowships

Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Cardiovascular Disease

Hospital Affiliations

Chippewa County Hospital
Appleton Area Health
Madison Hospital
Centracare- Rice Memorial Hospital
St Cloud Hospital

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
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Net

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HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Primewest Health System
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Sanford
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Sanford Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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

CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center
1406 6th Ave N, St Cloud, MN 56303
Other Locations
CentraCare - Benson Clinic
1815 Wisconsin Ave, (Use McKinney Ave Entrance), Benson, MN 56215
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard Backes

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Backes?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Backes by calling their office at 320-656-7020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Richard Backes a top-rated expert for Atrial Fibrillation?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Backes is classified as an Experienced expert for Atrial Fibrillation, 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. Richard Backes specialize in?

While Dr. Richard Backes is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Richard Backes accept my insurance?

Dr. Richard Backes accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 320-656-7020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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