CRAIG R FOSTER MD
NPI 1477584233
Orthopaedic Surgery in Danbury, CT
Active since July 06, 2006
About Craig R Foster Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
CRAIG R FOSTER MD (NPI 1477584233) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Danbury, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (022253) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006.
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1477584233
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameCRAIG R FOSTERCredential: MD
Location Address226 WHITE STDanbury, CT 06810-6814
Mailing Address226 White StDanbury, CT 06810-6814 · (203) 797-1500 · Fax (203) 791-0495
Phone(203) 797-1500
Fax(203) 791-0495
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1477584233 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses
★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in CT · 022253
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
226 WHITE ST, Danbury, CT 06810
Other Identifiers 1
Medicare UPING75519
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.
Reported Quality Measures
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%1,868 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
99%768 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
79%256 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
57%338 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
99%601 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
45%651 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
96%256 patients5/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
61%621 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
79%308 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 2% · 410 patients
3%410 patients
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
97%651 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
23%651 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 256 patients
4%256 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
15%651 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 13
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 Craig Foster's NPI number?
The NPI number for Craig Foster is 1477584233. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 6, 2006.
Where is Craig Foster located?
Craig Foster practices at 226 White St, Danbury, CT 06810. The listed phone number is (203) 797-1500.
What is Craig Foster's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Craig Foster was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.
# Craig R Foster, MD · NPI 1477584233
Orthopaedic Surgery physician in Danbury, Connecticut. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since July 6, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1477584233 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** July 6, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Orthopaedic Surgery · taxonomy 207X00000X
- **State license:** 022253 (Connecticut)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 226 WHITE ST, Danbury, CT 06810-6814
- **Phone:** (203) 797-1500 · **Fax:** (203) 791-0495
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** July 8, 2007
- **Other identifiers:** Medicare UPIN G75519
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1477584233) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.