DR. MARGARET LONG FOSTER MD
NPI 1013530666
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Ankeny, IA
About Dr. Margaret Long Foster Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. MARGARET LONG FOSTER MD (NPI 1013530666) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Ankeny, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-53280) and active in the NPI registry since May 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi, and is a graduate of University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine (2020).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Margaret Long Foster Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Margaret Foster reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Johnston, IA 50131
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
- 1,506 clinicians in this Medicare group
Lynnville, IA 50153
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
- 177 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50023 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Margaret Foster's NPI number?
The NPI number for Margaret Foster is 1013530666. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 18, 2020.
Where is Margaret Foster located?
Margaret Foster practices at 905 SW Oralabor Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023. The listed phone number is (515) 965-0300.
What is Margaret Foster's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.
Is Margaret Foster enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Margaret Foster is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Margaret Foster's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Margaret Foster reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation (Johnston, IA) and Grinnell Regional Medical Center (Lynnville, IA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Margaret Foster's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Margaret Foster accept?
Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Margaret Foster as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
Is Margaret Foster affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Margaret Foster is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Margaret Foster was last updated on June 21, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.
# Dr. Margaret Long Foster, MD · NPI 1013530666
Obstetrics & Gynecology physician in Ankeny, Iowa. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 18, 2020.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1013530666 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 18, 2020
- **Primary specialty:** Obstetrics & Gynecology · taxonomy 207V00000X
- **State license:** MD-53280 (Iowa)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 905 SW ORALABOR RD, Ankeny, IA 50023-7004
- **Phone:** (515) 965-0300
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation (NPI 1619309325, Johnston, IA); Grinnell Regional Medical Center (NPI 1548336084, Lynnville, IA) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine, class of 2020
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** June 21, 2024
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1013530666) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.