DR. PRESTON F FOSTER M.D.
NPI 1326005232
Transplant Surgery in San Antonio, TX

Active since April 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
8201 EWING HALSELL DR, 2ND FLOOR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 575-8514(210) 575-8004 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 26, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Preston F Foster M.d. NPPES

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

DR. PRESTON F FOSTER M.D. (NPI 1326005232) is an individual transplant surgery provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (F9437) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326005232
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy204F00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PRESTON F FOSTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address8201 EWING HALSELL DR, 2ND FLOORSan Antonio, TX 78229-3707
Mailing Address8109 Fredericksburg Rd, Physician Practice ServicesSan Antonio, TX 78229-3311 · (210) 575-8514 · Fax (210) 575-8004
Fax(210) 575-8004
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateApril 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 26, 2014
NPI 1326005232 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyTransplant SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code204F00000X
License Licensed in TX · F9437
Definition
A surgeon who specializes in transplant surgery. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License F9437 (TX)
Also ListedSurgery · Surgical Critical CareTaxonomy 2086S0102X · License F9437 (TX)
8201 EWING HALSELL DR, San Antonio, TX 78229

Other Identifiers 5

OtherP00736713TX · Railroad
Medicare PIN8F9862
Other143541404TX · Csn
Medicaid143541403TX
Other8BX125TX · Bcbs

Accepted 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

Dr. Preston F 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.

PECOS PAC ID3173687076
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090121000272
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 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
84 services11 patients
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.
54 services21 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
50 services14 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
22 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450388
Location7700 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
15%26 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Perioperative Care: Selection of Prophylactic Antibiotic - First OR Second Generation Cephalosporin
Percentage of surgical patients aged 18 years and older undergoing procedures with the indications for a first OR second generation cephalosporin prophylactic antibiotic, who had an order for a first OR second generation cephalosporin for antimicrobial…
100%22 patients
Perioperative Care: Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis (When Indicated in ALL Patients)
Percentage of surgical patients aged 18 years and older undergoing procedures for which venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis is indicated in all patients, who had an order for Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH), Low- Dose Unfractionated Heparin (LDUH)…
100%21 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

Physician Assistant
8201 EWING HALSELL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Transplant Surgery
8201 EWING HALSELL DR, 2ND FLOOR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Transplant Surgery
8201 EWING HALSELL DR, 2ND FLOOR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Nurse Practitioner
8201 EWING HALSELL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Transplant Surgery
8201 EWING HALSELL DR, 2ND FLOOR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Nurse Practitioner
8201 EWING HALSELL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Occupational Therapist
8201 EWING HALSELL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Nurse Practitioner
8201 EWING HALSELL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229

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 Preston Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Preston Foster is 1326005232. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2006.

Where is Preston Foster located?

Preston Foster practices at 8201 Ewing Halsell Dr 2nd Floor, San Antonio, TX 78229. The listed phone number is (210) 575-8514.

What is Preston Foster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Transplant Surgery with taxonomy code 204F00000X.

Is Preston Foster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Preston 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 Preston Foster accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list Preston 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 Preston Foster affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Preston Foster is affiliated with Methodist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Preston Foster was last updated on May 26, 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.