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JAMES A. FOSTER MD
NPI 1245340728
Family Medicine in Augusta, GA

Active since August 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.82/100
CMS Quality Rating
1120 15TH ST, AUGUSTA, GA 30912(706) 721-4588(706) 721-7264 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 18, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About James A. Foster Md NPPES

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

JAMES A. FOSTER MD (NPI 1245340728) is an individual family medicine provider in Augusta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (041556) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Au Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Maryland School Of Medicine (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245340728
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES A. FOSTERCredential: MD
Location Address1120 15TH STAugusta, GA 30912-0004
Mailing Address1499 Walton Way, Ste 1400Augusta, GA 30901-2602 · (706) 828-8401
Phone(706) 721-4588
Fax(706) 721-7264
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Maryland School Of MedicineGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 18, 2014
✔ NPI 1245340728 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 041556
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.
1120 15TH ST, Augusta, GA 30912
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified08BDKMSGA · Ga Medicare #
MedicaidG41556SC
Medicare UPING27080
Medicaid000700114AGA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health and more.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

James A. Foster 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 ID7911062864
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090210000504
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show James Foster reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Au Medical Associates Inc
0.1 mi
Multi-Specialty
1120 15TH ST
Augusta, GA 30912
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 1,151 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841230620 (706) 721-2273
Wellstar Medical Group, LLC
140 mi
Family Medicine
11685 ALPHARETTA HWY, SUITE 300
Roswell, GA 30076
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 3,885 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922405729 (678) 325-6611

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 3

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.
130 services89 patients
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99490
Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.
48 services15 patients
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.
26 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Au Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Augusta, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110034
Location1120 15th StreetAugusta, GA 30912 · Richmond County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30912 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
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

77.82/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality72.04
Promoting Interoperability92
Improvement Activities40
Cost60.7

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

DR. TOYA HESTER KELLEY MD
Family Medicine
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-3157
DR. JACK BRADLEY ELLIS D.O.
Internal Medicine
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-8623
SAMI MOHAMMED ALSHEHRY
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1120 15TH ST, 1065
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-2411
LUIS ALBERTO VELASQUEZ ZARATE M.D
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-2771
DR. BRYAN RICHARD BROACH M.D.
Internal Medicine
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-8623
JANELLE MCGILL M.D.
Pediatrics
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-8623
DR. KAYLA ASHLEY SHAHBAZIAN DO
Internal Medicine
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 721-8623
ROSA MARIA LOPEZ RINCON
Anesthesiology
1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912
Richmond County (706) 446-5836

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 Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Foster is 1245340728. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2006.

Where is James Foster located?

James Foster practices at 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912. The listed phone number is (706) 721-4588.

What is James Foster's specialty?

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

Is James Foster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James 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 James Foster's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Foster reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Au Medical Associates Inc (Augusta, GA) and Wellstar Medical Group, LLC (Roswell, GA). 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 James Foster's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Foster accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 2 other insurers list James 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 James Foster affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Foster is affiliated with Au Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Foster was last updated on March 18, 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.