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DR. VANESSA R FOSTER M.D.
NPI 1033101753
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Hammond, IN

Active since August 18, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6920 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD, HAMMOND, IN 46324(219) 763-8112(219) 764-5380 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 17, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 17, 2020, Jan 15, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Vanessa R Foster M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VANESSA R FOSTER M.D. (NPI 1033101753) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Hammond, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01084222A) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Osf Little Company Of Mary Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033101753
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VANESSA R FOSTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address6920 INDIANAPOLIS BLVDHammond, IN 46324-2206
Mailing AddressPo Box 1430Portage, IN 46368-9230 · (219) 763-8112 · Fax (219) 844-9006
Phone(219) 763-8112
Fax(219) 764-5380
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 1997
Enumeration DateAugust 18, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 17, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 17, 2020
✔ NPI 1033101753 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IN · 01084222A✔ Licensed in IL · 036107274
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
6920 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD, Hammond, IN 46324
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid036107274IL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.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. Vanessa R 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 ID8325056914
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060323000237
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Vanessa Foster reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Northshore Health Centers, Inc
0.6 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
1828 165TH ST STE A
Hammond, IN 46320
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 134 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023440526 (219) 763-8112
Friedell Clinic, S. C.
13 mi
Family Medicine
1625 E 75TH ST
Chicago, IL 60649
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 49 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306854021 (773) 947-2828
Osf Healthcare System
14 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
2800 W 95TH ST
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 183 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215572045 (708) 422-6200
Advocate Health & Hospitals Corporation
16 mi
Medical Specialty
4440 W 95TH ST
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation
  • 4,870 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912936014 (847) 390-5900
Dupage Medical Group Ltd
32 mi
Multi-Specialty
1100 W 31ST ST, STE 300
Downers Grove, IL 60515
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 1,061 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801833983 (630) 469-9200
Osf Multi-Specialty Group
127 mi
Internal Medicine
8600 N STATE ROUTE 91
Peoria, IL 61615
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 2,944 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154908929 (309) 683-5050

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination G0101
This procedure involves checking for health issues in the lower abdomen and chest area. It helps identify early signs of certain conditions, increasing the chance for successful treatment. It's a routine check-up that's important for maintaining good health.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Osf Little Company Of Mary Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Evergreen Park, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number140179
Location2800 W 95th StEvergreen Park, IL 60805 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46324 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
$122.49 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $30.62 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

DR. LAWRENCE LYN ADAMS D.D.S.
Dentist (General Practice)
6920 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD
HAMMOND, IN 46324
Lake County (219) 763-8112
DR. LESLIE JAMES ALLISON MD
Family Medicine
6920 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD
HAMMOND, IN 46324
Lake County (219) 763-8112
MARY T ELLIS CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
6920 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD
HAMMOND, IN 46324
Lake County (219) 763-8112
DR. ADITYA SHAH M.D.
Family Medicine
6920 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD
HAMMOND, IN 46324
Lake County (219) 763-8112
MR. CESAR MIKELS LABITAN JR. MD
Family Medicine
6920 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD
HAMMOND, IN 46324
Lake County (219) 763-8112
KEITH BRIAN DOUTS JR. DDS
Dentist
6920 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD
HAMMOND, IN 46324
Lake County (219) 763-8112
MS. CLAUDETTE R DANDRIDGE M.D.
Specialist
6920 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD
HAMMOND, IN 46324
Lake County (219) 763-8112

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 Vanessa Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vanessa Foster is 1033101753. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 18, 2005.

Where is Vanessa Foster located?

Vanessa Foster practices at 6920 Indianapolis Blvd, Hammond, IN 46324. The listed phone number is (219) 763-8112.

What is Vanessa Foster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Vanessa Foster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vanessa 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 Vanessa Foster's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vanessa Foster reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Northshore Health Centers, Inc (Hammond, IN), Friedell Clinic, S. C. (Chicago, IL), Osf Healthcare System (Evergreen Park, IL), Advocate Health & Hospitals Corporation (Oak Lawn, IL), Dupage Medical Group Ltd (Downers Grove, IL) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Vanessa Foster's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Vanessa Foster accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter Health of Delaware list Vanessa 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 Vanessa Foster affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vanessa Foster is affiliated with Osf Little Company Of Mary Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vanessa Foster was last updated on July 17, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.