JOHN G. FOSTER M.D.
NPI 1588864979
Family Medicine in Ronan, MT

Active since July 23, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
126 6TH AVE SW, RONAN, MT 59864(406) 676-3600(406) 676-3738 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 23, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About John G. Foster M.d. NPPES

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

JOHN G. FOSTER M.D. (NPI 1588864979) is an individual family medicine provider in Ronan, Montana, licensed in Montana (11502) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Luke Community Hospital, and is a graduate of Loma Linda University School Of Medicine (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588864979
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN G. FOSTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address126 6TH AVE SWRonan, MT 59864-2600
Mailing Address126 6th Ave SwRonan, MT 59864-2600 · (406) 676-3600 · Fax (406) 676-3738
Fax(406) 676-3738
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLoma Linda University School Of MedicineGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateJuly 23, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 23, 2013
NPI 1588864979 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in MT · 11502
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
126 6TH AVE SW, Ronan, MT 59864

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

John G. Foster M.d. 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 ID3476644246
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070808000331
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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
98 services27 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
20 services13 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
19 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Luke Community Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Ronan, MT
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number271325
Location107 6th Ave SWRonan, MT 59864 · Lake County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59864 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
$87.97 typical visit price
range $56.81 – $172.26
Typical copayment $21.99 (range $14.20 – $43.06)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.16 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.32
Typical copayment $25.04 (range $4.56 – $35.08)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers12 claims18 services$6.74 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$15.57 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers40 claims40 services$112.40 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$38.23 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Family Medicine
126 6TH AVE SW
RONAN, MT 59864
Orthopaedic Surgery
126 6TH AVE SW
RONAN, MT 59864
Family Medicine
126 6TH AVE SW
RONAN, MT 59864
Family Medicine
126 6TH AVE SW
RONAN, MT 59864
Physician Assistant
126 6TH AVE SW
RONAN, MT 59864
Social Worker (Clinical)
126 6TH AVE SW
RONAN, MT 59864
Nurse Practitioner
126 6TH AVE SW
RONAN, MT 59864
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
126 6TH AVE SW
RONAN, MT 59864

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 John Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Foster is 1588864979. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 23, 2007.

Where is John Foster located?

John Foster practices at 126 6th Ave SW, Ronan, MT 59864. The listed phone number is (406) 676-3600.

What is John Foster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is John Foster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John 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 John Foster accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP, PacificSource Health Plans and Providence Health Plan list John 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 John Foster affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Foster is affiliated with St Luke Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Foster was last updated on January 23, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.