DR. HARRIS EMILIO FOSTER III MD
NPI 1538629977
Anesthesiology in Dallas, TX

Active since March 21, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
12222 MERIT DR STE 600, DALLAS, TX 75251(972) 715-5000(972) 715-9976 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 2, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 2, 2023, Mar 21, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Harris Emilio Foster Iii Md NPPES

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

DR. HARRIS EMILIO FOSTER III MD (NPI 1538629977) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Dallas, Texas, licensed in Texas (U5691) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Gainesville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538629977
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HARRIS EMILIO FOSTER IIICredential: MD
Location Address12222 MERIT DR STE 600Dallas, TX 75251-3294
Mailing AddressPo Box 840853Dallas, TX 75284-0277 · (972) 233-1999 · Fax (972) 233-3666
Fax(972) 715-9976
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 2, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 2, 2023
NPI 1538629977 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License Licensed in TX · U5691
Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

12222 MERIT DR STE 600, Dallas, TX 75251

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11600 SW Archer Rd Ste 4102Gainesville, FL 32610-0001 · Phone (352) 265-0239 · Fax (352) 265-1107

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. Harris Emilio Foster Iii Md 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 ID2567895972
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230928003996
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 7

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
35 services35 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
33 services33 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
24 services23 patients
Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope 00918
This procedure involves using anesthesia to ensure comfort while a special instrument called an endoscope helps to locate, break up, and possibly remove kidney stones. The endoscope is a thin, flexible tube which is gently inserted and navigated to the area of concern.
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
11 services11 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450610
Location921 GessnerHouston, TX 77024 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Katy, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450847
Location23900 Katy FreewayKaty, TX 77494 · Fort Bend County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist West Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670077
Location18500 Katy FreewayHouston, TX 77094 · Harris 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.

93.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.15
Improvement Activities40
Cost83.57

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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Anesthesiology
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Anesthesiology
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Anesthesiology
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251
Anesthesiology
12222 MERIT DR STE 600
DALLAS, TX 75251

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 Harris Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Harris Foster is 1538629977. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2019.

Where is Harris Foster located?

Harris Foster practices at 12222 Merit Dr Ste 600, Dallas, TX 75251. The listed phone number is (972) 715-5000.

What is Harris Foster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Harris Foster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Harris 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 Harris Foster accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Harris 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 Harris Foster affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Harris Foster is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital and Houston Methodist West Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Harris Foster was last updated on October 2, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.