PETER C FOSTER DO
NPI 1275096927
Surgery in Pittsfield, MA

Active since April 10, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
725 NORTH ST, PITTSFIELD, MA 01201(413) 395-7916 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 12, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 12, 2022, Apr 10, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Peter C Foster Do NPPES

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

PETER C FOSTER DO (NPI 1275096927) is an individual surgery provider in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (279281) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Berkshire Medical Center, and is a graduate of Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275096927
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NamePETER C FOSTERCredential: DO
Location Address725 NORTH STPittsfield, MA 01201-4124
Mailing Address725 North StPittsfield, MA 01201-4124 · (413) 395-7916
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, ErieGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 12, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 12, 2022
✔ NPI 1275096927 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 279281
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
725 NORTH ST, Pittsfield, MA 01201

Accepted 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

Peter C Foster Do 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 ID3678808755
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260714005071
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Peter Foster reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Multi-Specialty
725 NORTH ST
Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 405 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Berkshire Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsfield, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number220046
Location725 North StreetPittsfield, MA 01201 · Berkshire County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01201 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
$90.70 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $22.67 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$73.22 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $18.30 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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 20

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

Internal Medicine
725 NORTH ST
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Emergency Medicine
725 NORTH ST
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Emergency Medicine
725 NORTH ST
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Emergency Medicine
725 NORTH ST, BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER EMERGENCY DEPT
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Dentist
725 NORTH ST, DEPARTMENT OF DENTISTRY
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Anesthesiology
725 NORTH ST, BERKSHIRE MEDICAL CENTER
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
725 NORTH ST, PULMONARY MEDICINE
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Anesthesiology
725 NORTH ST
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

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 Peter Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Peter Foster is 1275096927. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2019.

Where is Peter Foster located?

Peter Foster practices at 725 North St, Pittsfield, MA 01201. The listed phone number is (413) 395-7916.

What is Peter Foster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Peter Foster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Peter 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 organization bills Medicare for Peter Foster's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Peter Foster reassigns Medicare benefits to Berkshire Faculty Services Inc (Pittsfield, MA). The 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 Peter Foster's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Peter Foster accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Peter 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 Peter Foster affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Peter Foster is affiliated with Berkshire Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Peter Foster was last updated on January 12, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.