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TERRANCE J FOSTER M.D.
NPI 1013970342
Family Medicine in Chico, CA

Active since April 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
270 COHASSET RD STE 120, CHICO, CA 95926(530) 809-1283(530) 897-3758 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 25, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 25, 2026, Mar 19, 2026, Jan 7, 2026 (3 updates tracked since 2026).

About Terrance J Foster M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

TERRANCE J FOSTER M.D. (NPI 1013970342) is an individual family medicine provider in Chico, California, licensed in California (G38904) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Loma Linda University School Of Medicine (1977).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013970342
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameTERRANCE J FOSTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address270 COHASSET RD STE 120Chico, CA 95926-2262
Mailing Address270 Cohasset Rd Ste 120Chico, CA 95926-2262 · (530) 809-1283 · Fax (530) 897-3758
Phone(530) 809-1283
Fax(530) 897-3758
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSLoma Linda University School Of MedicineGraduated 1977
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 25, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 25, 2026
✔ NPI 1013970342 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G38904
Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

270 COHASSET RD STE 120, Chico, CA 95926
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00G389040CA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Terrance J Foster M.d. 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.

PECOS PAC ID6507937786
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080616000358
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
580 services180 patients
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 99442
This is a service where you have a phone conversation with your doctor for 11-20 minutes. It's used for discussing health concerns, reviewing test results, or managing ongoing conditions. It's a convenient way to receive medical advice without an in-person visit.
274 services121 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95926 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$90.32 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $22.58 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$103.36 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $25.84 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
3%267 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%
Diabetes: Foot Exam
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year
2%180 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
76%180 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
91%5,947 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
100%4,816 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
0%419 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
91%4,173 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
63%1,460 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
11%419 patients1/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
24%1,186 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
27%951 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 16% · 949 patients
32%41 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
53%1,460 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
1%1,460 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 5% · 419 patients
9%419 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 19

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
9 suppliers55 claims172 services$6.54 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers31 claims31 services$36.77 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers17 claims17 services$106.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers18 claims49 services$40.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers18 claims104 services$18.16 avg. paid by Medicare
Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers14 claims81 services$15.84 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

TERRANCE J. FOSTER MEDICAL CORPORATION
Family Medicine
270 COHASSET RD STE 120
CHICO, CA 95926
Butte County (530) 809-1283

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 Terrance Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Terrance Foster is 1013970342. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2006.

Where is Terrance Foster located?

Terrance Foster practices at 270 Cohasset Rd Ste 120, Chico, CA 95926. The listed phone number is (530) 809-1283.

What is Terrance Foster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Terrance Foster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Terrance 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Terrance Foster was last updated on March 25, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.