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DR. DEAN JAMES FOSTER MD
NPI 1164846002
Orthopaedic Surgery in La Jolla, CA

Active since February 12, 2014
7135 VISTA DEL MAR AVE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037(858) 459-9777(858) 999-0777 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 12, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Dean James Foster Md NPPES

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

DR. DEAN JAMES FOSTER MD (NPI 1164846002) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in La Jolla, California, licensed in California (G35301) and active in the NPI registry since February 2014.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164846002
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DEAN JAMES FOSTERCredential: MD
Location Address7135 VISTA DEL MAR AVELa Jolla, CA 92037-5341
Mailing Address7135 Vista Del Mar AveLa Jolla, CA 92037-5341 · (858) 459-9777 · Fax (858) 999-0777
Phone(858) 459-9777
Fax(858) 999-0777
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateFebruary 12, 2014
✔ NPI 1164846002 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G35301
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
7135 VISTA DEL MAR AVE, La Jolla, CA 92037
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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 Dean Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dean Foster is 1164846002. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 12, 2014.

Where is Dean Foster located?

Dean Foster practices at 7135 Vista Del Mar Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037. The listed phone number is (858) 459-9777.

What is Dean Foster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dean Foster was last updated on February 12, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.