Tyler A. Backlas
3027 N Circle Dr, 
Colorado Springs, CO 

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.

His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sciatica, Chronic Pain, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

Graduate Institution
Michigan State University
Residency
USD Sioux Falls Family Medicine Residency
Specialties
Family Medicine
Licenses
Family Medicine in CO
Board Certifications
Family Medicine-American Board Of Family Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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
HMSA
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Health Services
  • EPO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SummaCare
  • HMO
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Tufts
  • HMO
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

CommonSpirit Primary Care Penrose Hospital
3027 N Circle Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
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