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CHIKARA NKELE FOSTER-RETTIG MD
NPI 1548798697
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics in Austin, TX

Active since June 01, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
9835 N LAKE CREEK PKWY, AUSTIN, TX 78717(832) 828-3660 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 16, 2024, Jun 14, 2021, Jun 1, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Chikara Nkele Foster-rettig Md NPPES

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

CHIKARA NKELE FOSTER-RETTIG MD (NPI 1548798697) is an individual obstetrics provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (T1361) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548798697
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207VX0000X
Provider Legal NameCHIKARA NKELE FOSTER-RETTIGCredential: MD
Location Address9835 N LAKE CREEK PKWYAustin, TX 78717-6210
Mailing Address1913 Eden Valley LnPlano, TX 75093-5419 · (469) 744-5903
Phone(832) 828-3660
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 16, 2024
✔ NPI 1548798697 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & Gynecology · ObstetricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207VX0000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · T1361
Definition
A physician who specializes in diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with obstetric conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
Also ListedObstetrics & Gynecology · GynecologyTaxonomy 207VG0400X · License T1361 (TX)
9835 N LAKE CREEK PKWY, Austin, TX 78717
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Chikara Nkele Foster-rettig 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 ID3870949043
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231024002145
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Chikara Foster-rettig reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Obhg Texas Holdings, P.A.
6.5 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
12221 N MOPAC EXPY
Austin, TX 78758
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Obhg Texas Holdings PA
  • 998 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083917769 (800) 967-2289
Scott & White Clinic
11 mi
Internal Medicine
1701 E PFLUGERVILLE PKWY
Pflugerville, TX 78660
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,795 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679691729 (512) 259-6000
Heart Of Texas Community Health Center Inc
79 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
6500 IMPERIAL DR., STE 200
Waco, TX 76712
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 166 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1386427334 (253) 313-6600
Texas Children's Physician Group
153 mi
Pediatrics
6621 FANNIN ST
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Texas Childrens Physician Group
  • 2,498 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861675506 (832) 824-1000
Shannon Clinic
171 mi
Family Medicine
120 E BEAUREGARD AVE
San Angelo, TX 76903
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 671 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1770587149 (325) 658-1511

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 78717 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

DR. ANUSHA CHINTHAPARTHI MD
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
9835 N LAKE CREEK PKWY
AUSTIN, TX 78717
Williamson County (832) 826-1380
NEVIN GEORGE PA-C
Physician Assistant
9835 N LAKE CREEK PKWY
AUSTIN, TX 78717
Williamson County (832) 828-3660
ALEXIA DEMARCHOS PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
9835 N LAKE CREEK PKWY
AUSTIN, TX 78717
Williamson County (737) 229-2000
DR. SRI NIKHITA CHIMATAPU MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
9835 N LAKE CREEK PKWY
AUSTIN, TX 78717
Williamson County (917) 741-4080
JESSICA OTAH
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
9835 N LAKE CREEK PKWY
AUSTIN, TX 78717
Williamson County (737) 229-2000
LAUREN DESCHNER MD
Pediatrics
9835 N LAKE CREEK PKWY
AUSTIN, TX 78717
Williamson County (737) 229-2000
NIHA NOOR KAROLIA
Physician Assistant
9835 N LAKE CREEK PKWY
AUSTIN, TX 78717
Williamson County (737) 229-2000
DR. JOEL WILLIAM JONES MD
Otolaryngology (Pediatric Otolaryngology)
9835 N LAKE CREEK PKWY
AUSTIN, TX 78717
Williamson County (832) 822-0629

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 Chikara Foster-rettig's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chikara Foster-rettig is 1548798697. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2017.

Where is Chikara Foster-rettig located?

Chikara Foster-rettig practices at 9835 N Lake Creek Pkwy, Austin, TX 78717. The listed phone number is (832) 828-3660.

What is Chikara Foster-rettig's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology, specializing in Obstetrics, with taxonomy code 207VX0000X.

Is Chikara Foster-rettig enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chikara Foster-rettig 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Chikara Foster-rettig's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chikara Foster-rettig reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Obhg Texas Holdings, P.A. (Austin, TX), Scott & White Clinic (Pflugerville, TX), Heart Of Texas Community Health Center Inc (Waco, TX), Texas Children's Physician Group (Houston, TX) and Shannon Clinic (San Angelo, TX). 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 Chikara Foster-rettig's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Chikara Foster-rettig accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Moda Health Plan, Inc. and Molina Healthcare and 1 other insurer list Chikara Foster-rettig 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 Chikara Foster-rettig was last updated on September 16, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.