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

Q: 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.

Q: What is James Foster's specialty?

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

Q: 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.

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: August 16, 2026.

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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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

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.

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

Quality

72.04

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

60.7

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.

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 3 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.