DR. CHARLES STEPHEN FOSTER M.D.
NPI 1285617530
Ophthalmology in Waltham, MA

Q: What is Charles Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Foster is 1285617530. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 21, 2005.

Q: What is Charles Foster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Foster was last updated on May 8, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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 November 21, 2005PECOS Enrolled

100/100

CMS Quality Rating

1440 MAIN STREET, SUITE 201, WALTHAM, MA 02451(781) 891-6377(617) 494-1430 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 8, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Charles Stephen Foster M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHARLES STEPHEN FOSTER M.D. (NPI 1285617530) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Waltham, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (37755) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285617530

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHARLES STEPHEN FOSTERCredential: M.D.

Location Address1440 MAIN STREET, SUITE 201Waltham, MA 02451

Mailing Address1440 Main Street, Suite 201Waltham, MA 02451 · (781) 891-6377 · Fax (617) 494-1430

Phone(781) 891-6377

Fax(617) 494-1430

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateNovember 21, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateMay 8, 2015

✔ NPI 1285617530 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

License✔ Licensed in MA · 37755

Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

1440 MAIN STREET, Waltham, MA 02451

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Other Identifiers 5

Other703385MA · Tufts Health Plan

OtherM08846MA · Bcbs Ma

Medicare UPIND08853

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedM08846MA

Medicaid2030667MA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Charles Stephen Foster M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02451 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

$144.11 typical visit price

range $63.72 – $189.86

Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$78.84 typical visit price

range $21.07 – $155.29

Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)

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.

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.

100/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

100

Improvement Activities

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

DR. STEPHEN D ANESI M.D.

Ophthalmology

1440 MAIN STREET, SUITE 201
WALTHAM, MA 02451

Middlesex County (781) 891-6377

JUAN J. MALLARI MD

Anesthesiology

1440 MAIN STREET
WALTHAM, MA 02451

Middlesex County (781) 891-9300

MASSACHUSETTS EYE RESEARCH AND SURGERY INSTITUTION, PC

Ophthalmology

1440 MAIN STREET, SUITE 201
WALTHAM, MA 02451

Middlesex County (781) 891-6377

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 Charles Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Foster is 1285617530. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 21, 2005.

Where is Charles Foster located?

Charles Foster practices at 1440 Main Street Suite 201, Waltham, MA 02451. The listed phone number is (781) 891-6377.

What is Charles Foster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Charles Foster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Foster is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Foster was last updated on May 8, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.