DR. NICHOLAS ALAN FOSTER M.D.
NPI 1295979052
Anesthesiology in Grand Rapids, MI
About Dr. Nicholas Alan Foster M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. NICHOLAS ALAN FOSTER M.D. (NPI 1295979052) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301092462) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Michigan Health - West, and is a graduate of Wayne State University School Of Medicine (2008).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
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
Dr. Nicholas Alan Foster M.d. 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
3Medicare enrollment records show Nicholas Foster reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- 74 clinicians in this Medicare group
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- 32 clinicians in this Medicare group
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- 117 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
University Of Michigan Health - West
Acute Care Hospitals · Wyoming, MIOther Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525
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 Nicholas Foster's NPI number?
The NPI number for Nicholas Foster is 1295979052. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 23, 2009.
Where is Nicholas Foster located?
Nicholas Foster practices at 3333 Evergreen Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. The listed phone number is (616) 364-4200.
What is Nicholas Foster's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.
Is Nicholas Foster enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Nicholas 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 Nicholas Foster's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicholas Foster reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: West Michigan Anesthesia, PC (Grand Rapids, MI), Amc Mobile Anesthesia, PC (Grand Rapids, MI) and Anesthesia Medical Consultants, PC (Grand Rapids, MI). 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 Nicholas Foster's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Nicholas Foster accept?
Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company list Nicholas 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 Nicholas Foster affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Nicholas Foster is affiliated with University Of Michigan Health - West.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Nicholas Foster was last updated on July 3, 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.