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JAMES M FOERSTER MD
NPI 1205908373
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Sacramento, CA

Active since November 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3941 J STREET, SUITE 260, SACRAMENTO, CA 95819(916) 736-2323(916) 736-0620 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 21, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About James M Foerster Md NPPES

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

JAMES M FOERSTER MD (NPI 1205908373) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Sacramento, California, licensed in California (G24587) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Stanford University School Of Medicine (1970).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205908373
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES M FOERSTERCredential: MD
Location Address3941 J STREET, SUITE 260Sacramento, CA 95819-3633
Mailing Address1010 Hurley Way, Suite 500Sacramento, CA 95825-3216 · (916) 564-3040 · Fax (916) 564-3065
Phone(916) 736-2323
Fax(916) 736-0620
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSStanford University School Of MedicineGraduated 1970
Enumeration DateNovember 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 21, 2014
✔ NPI 1205908373 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G24587
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Interventional CardiologyTaxonomy 207RI0011X · License G24587 (CA)
Also ListedNuclear Medicine · Nuclear CardiologyTaxonomy 207UN0901X · License G24587 (CA)
3941 J STREET, Sacramento, CA 95819
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Other Identifiers 20

Medicare PINZZZ00966ZCA
Medicare PINZZZ00968ZCA
OtherZZZ47676ZCA · Blue Shield
MedicaidGR0068235CA
MedicaidGR0068232CA
MedicaidGR0068231CA
OtherZZZ47673ZCA · Blue Shield
Medicare PINZZZ28052ZCA
Medicare PINZZZ00967ZCA
MedicaidGR006823BCA
Medicaid00G245870CA
Other060035972CA · Railroad Medicare
Medicare PINZZZ17828ZCA
OtherZZZ54665ZCA · Blue Shield
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified00G245870CA
MedicaidGR0068233CA
MedicaidGR0068230CA
Medicare PINZZZ00965ZCA
OtherZZZ62306ZCA · Blue Shield
Medicare UPINA42306

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

James M Foerster 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.

PECOS PAC ID9537053822
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040209000831
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 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.
47 services45 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.
16 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95819 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
$137.20 typical visit price
range $60.44 – $180.85
Typical copayment $34.30 (range $15.11 – $45.21)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$75.03 typical visit price
range $19.88 – $148.15
Typical copayment $18.75 (range $4.97 – $37.03)
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 13

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

DR. CHRISTOPHER O NEUBUERGER MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
3941 J STREET, SUITE 370
SACRAMENTO, CA 95819
Sacramento County (916) 229-8890
ALI TAJLIL MD INC
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
3941 J STREET, SUITE 370
SACRAMENTO, CA 95819
Sacramento County (916) 733-6890
CHRISTOPHER DAVID HART PA-C
Physician Assistant
3941 J STREET, SUITE 270
SACRAMENTO, CA 95819
Sacramento County (916) 733-6850
ARJUN SHARMA MD
Nuclear Medicine (Nuclear Cardiology)
3941 J STREET, SUITE 260
SACRAMENTO, CA 95819
Sacramento County (916) 736-2323
PATRICIA A TAKEDA
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
3941 J STREET, SUITE 260
SACRAMENTO, CA 95819
Sacramento County (916) 736-2323
PADRAIG G ONEILL MD
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
3941 J STREET, SUITE 260
SACRAMENTO, CA 95819
Sacramento County (916) 736-2323
SACRAMENTO GASTROENTEROLOGY MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
3941 J STREET, SUITE #450
SACRAMENTO, CA 95819
Sacramento County (916) 454-0655
JOSEPH A KOZINA MD
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
3941 J STREET, SUITE 260
SACRAMENTO, CA 95819
Sacramento County (916) 736-2323

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 James Foerster's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Foerster is 1205908373. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 14, 2006.

Where is James Foerster located?

James Foerster practices at 3941 J Street Suite 260, Sacramento, CA 95819. The listed phone number is (916) 736-2323.

What is James Foerster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is James Foerster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Foerster 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 James Foerster was last updated on May 21, 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.