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MARY HELEN FOSTER M.D.
NPI 1356442818
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Durham, NC

Active since September 26, 2006PECOS Enrolled
508 FULTON ST, 111-I, DURHAM, NC 27705(919) 286-0411 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Mary Helen Foster M.d. NPPES

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

MARY HELEN FOSTER M.D. (NPI 1356442818) is an individual nephrology provider in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (200000793) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356442818
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameMARY HELEN FOSTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address508 FULTON ST, 111-IDurham, NC 27705-3875
Mailing Address508 Fulton St, 111-iDurham, NC 27705-3875 · (919) 286-0411
Phone(919) 286-0411
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 23, 2025
NPPES CertifiedAugust 23, 2025
✔ NPI 1356442818 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 200000793
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License 200000793 (NC)
508 FULTON ST, Durham, NC 27705
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mary Helen 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 27705 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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.

MISS NANCY CAROL LEE LCSW-P, CMSW, MHA
Social Worker (Clinical)
508 FULTON ST, SOCIAL WORK SERVICE (122)
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 286-0411
MS. GWEN ELIZABETH MADILL LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
508 FULTON ST, SOCIAL WORK SERVICE
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 286-0411
DYLAN PRIDE HARRIS
Dietitian, Registered
508 FULTON ST
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 286-0411
MELISSA RAKU DAVIS PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
508 FULTON ST
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (720) 628-6224
HILARY D BUCHANAN
Registered Nurse
508 FULTON ST
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 286-0411
MS. RENEE MICHELLE MCCLELLAND AU.D.
Audiologist
508 FULTON ST, ASPS - 126
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 286-6961
DR. DEBORAH ANNE FISHER M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
508 FULTON ST
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 286-6945
DR. CHRISTOPHER WILDRICK WOODS MD, MPH
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
508 FULTON ST, DURHAM VAMC
DURHAM, NC 27705
Durham County (919) 286-0411

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 Mary Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mary Foster is 1356442818. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 26, 2006.

Where is Mary Foster located?

Mary Foster practices at 508 Fulton St 111-I, Durham, NC 27705. The listed phone number is (919) 286-0411.

What is Mary Foster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Mary Foster enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Mary Foster accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Mary 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mary Foster was last updated on August 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months 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.