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DR. ALLISON HEATHER FOSTER M.D.
NPI 1407012735
Pediatrics in Chicago, IL

Active since August 06, 2008PECOS Enrolled
UCHICAGO MEDICINE COMER CHILDREN'S, 5841 S. MARYLAND AVENUE, MC6082, CHICAGO, IL 60637(888) 820-0200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 18, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 10, 2022, Dec 22, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Allison Heather Foster M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ALLISON HEATHER FOSTER M.D. (NPI 1407012735) is an individual pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036.122663) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407012735
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALLISON HEATHER FOSTERCredential: M.D.
Location AddressUCHICAGO MEDICINE COMER CHILDREN'S, 5841 S. MARYLAND AVENUE, MC6082Chicago, IL 60637
Mailing Address2927 Scott CresFlossmoor, IL 60422-1725
Phone(888) 820-0200
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 6, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 18, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 18, 2022
✔ NPI 1407012735 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036.122663
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
UCHICAGO MEDICINE COMER CHILDREN'S, Chicago, IL 60637
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Allison Heather 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Allison Foster reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Friend Family Health Center Inc
0.3 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
6250 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
Chicago, IL 60637
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 132 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578560090 (773) 702-0660
The University Of Chicago Medical Center
0.6 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
Chicago, IL 60637
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 1,905 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033218128 (773) 702-1530
University Of Chicago
0.6 mi
Multi-Specialty
5841 S MARYLAND AVE, UCPG/MC 1099
Chicago, IL 60637
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 2,237 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1821048786 (773) 702-9200

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60637 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
$94.06 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

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 Allison Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Allison Foster is 1407012735. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 6, 2008.

Where is Allison Foster located?

Allison Foster practices at Uchicago Medicine Comer Children's 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, Mc6082, Chicago, IL 60637. The listed phone number is (888) 820-0200.

What is Allison Foster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Allison Foster enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Allison Foster's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Allison Foster reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Friend Family Health Center Inc (Chicago, IL), The University Of Chicago Medical Center (Chicago, IL) and University Of Chicago (Chicago, IL). 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 Allison Foster's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Allison Foster accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter Health of Delaware list Allison 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 Allison Foster was last updated on March 18, 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.