DR. GREGORY H FOSTER M.D.
NPI 1194716993
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Richardson, TX

Q: What is Gregory Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gregory Foster is 1194716993. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 31, 2005.

Q: What is Gregory Foster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

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

Active since October 31, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2821 GEORGE BUSH HWY STE 407, RICHARDSON, TX 75082(972) 680-0668(972) 680-2499 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 17, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 17, 2020, Apr 20, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. Gregory H Foster M.d. NPPES

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

DR. GREGORY H FOSTER M.D. (NPI 1194716993) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Richardson, Texas, licensed in Texas (G6508) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Richardson Medical Center, and is a graduate of Wayne State University School Of Medicine (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194716993

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X

Provider Legal NameDR. GREGORY H FOSTERCredential: M.D.

Location Address2821 GEORGE BUSH HWY STE 407Richardson, TX 75082-4279

Mailing Address2821 George Bush Hwy Ste 407Richardson, TX 75082-4279 · (972) 680-0668 · Fax (972) 680-2499

Phone(972) 680-0668

Fax(972) 680-2499

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSWayne State University School Of MedicineGraduated 1979

Enumeration DateOctober 31, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 17, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 17, 2020

✔ NPI 1194716993 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RP1001X

License✔ Licensed in TX · G6508

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License G6508 (TX)

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License G6508 (TX)

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Sports MedicineTaxonomy 207RS0010X · License G6508 (TX)

2821 GEORGE BUSH HWY STE 407, Richardson, TX 75082

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid103744202TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Gregory H 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 ID8628049756

PECOS Enrollment IDI20051014000728

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 14

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.

146 services136 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

98 services72 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

94 services31 patients

Test to measure rate of airflow 94375

This test, known as spirometry, measures how much air you can breathe in and out, and how quickly you can do so. It helps assess your lung function and can be used to diagnose or monitor conditions like asthma or COPD.

92 services72 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

63 services15 patients

X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046

A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.

55 services39 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

48 services21 patients

Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, airflow, and effort 95806

A sleep study monitors your heart rate, breathing patterns, airflow, and physical effort while you sleep. It helps identify sleep disorders by tracking your sleep stages and cycles. This data aids doctors in diagnosing and treating sleep-related issues.

44 services44 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

31 services31 patients

Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729

This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.

29 services26 patients

Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, airflow, and effort 95806

29 services29 patients

Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older) 95811

A sleep study in a sleep lab with continuous airway pressure is a test for individuals aged 6 and above. It monitors your sleep patterns to check for disorders like sleep apnea. Continuous airway pressure helps keep your airways open while you sleep, improving your breathing.

23 services23 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

23 services23 patients

Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older) 95810

A sleep study in a sleep lab is a non-invasive overnight test that monitors your body while you sleep. It helps doctors understand your sleep patterns and identify any issues like sleep apnea or insomnia. You'll be connected to equipment that tracks your heart rate, brain waves, breathing, and movements.

14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Methodist Richardson Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Richardson, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number450537

Location2831 E President George Bush HighwayRichardson, TX 75082 · Collin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75082 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

$131.01 typical visit price

range $57.18 – $172.86

Typical copayment $32.75 (range $14.29 – $43.21)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$100.80 typical visit price

range $18.48 – $141.20

Typical copayment $25.20 (range $4.62 – $35.30)

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

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.

95%1,145 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.

95%352 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Ischemic Vascular Disease (IVD): Use of Aspirin or Another Antiplatelet

Percentage of patients 18 years of age and older who were diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period, or who had an active…

83%30 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

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.

94%431 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.

54%410 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

76%534 patients4/55-star benchmark: 95%

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…

74%410 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…

66%410 patients4/55-star benchmark: 79%

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 27

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

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

14 suppliers748 claims748 services$31.47 avg. paid by Medicare

Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7003

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

3 suppliers12 claims23 services$1.32 avg. paid by Medicare

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

15 suppliers325 claims325 services$76.08 avg. paid by Medicare

Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

10 suppliers315 claims920 services$29.26 avg. paid by Medicare

Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

10 suppliers260 claims1,519 services$16.36 avg. paid by Medicare

Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

12 suppliers284 claims1,651 services$13.21 avg. paid by Medicare

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

15 suppliers549 claims549 services$47.23 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

17 suppliers474 claims474 services$14.86 avg. paid by Medicare

Chinstrap used with positive airway pressure device A7036

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers50 claims50 services$8.48 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

11 suppliers104 claims104 services$11.06 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

20 suppliers824 claims4,790 services$1.93 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, non disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7039

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

9 suppliers28 claims28 services$4.96 avg. paid by Medicare

Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each A7046

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

15 suppliers372 claims372 services$11.21 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

5 suppliers62 claims62 services$14.07 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0443

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers15 claims15 services$45.64 avg. paid by Medicare

Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0470

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers185 claims185 services$72.63 avg. paid by Medicare

Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, with back-up rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0471

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers20 claims20 services$208.12 avg. paid by Medicare

Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device E0562

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers46 claims46 services$121.98 avg. paid by Medicare

Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device E0562

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers24 claims24 services$11.58 avg. paid by Medicare

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

9 suppliers433 claims433 services$26.36 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

11 suppliers218 claims218 services$63.14 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers35 claims35 services$27.83 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

9 suppliers38 claims9,516 services$0.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

15 suppliers31 claims4,650 services$0.09 avg. paid by Medicare

Budesonide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, up to 0.5 mg J7626

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG000N

5 suppliers17 claims1,020 services$0.77 avg. paid by Medicare

Ipratropium bromide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, per milligram J7644

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

1 supplier11 claims525 services$0.15 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

16 suppliers59 claims59 services$24.77 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.

PULMONARY MEDICINE CONSULTANTS, PA

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

2821 GEORGE BUSH HWY STE 407
RICHARDSON, TX 75082

Dallas County (972) 680-0668

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 Gregory Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gregory Foster is 1194716993. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 31, 2005.

Where is Gregory Foster located?

Gregory Foster practices at 2821 George Bush Hwy Ste 407, Richardson, TX 75082. The listed phone number is (972) 680-0668.

What is Gregory Foster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Gregory Foster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gregory 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.

What insurance does Gregory Foster accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 5 other insurers list Gregory 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 Gregory Foster affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gregory Foster is affiliated with Methodist Richardson Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

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