LAURA M FOSTER MD
NPI 1609824127
Emergency Medicine in Oakland, CA

Active since May 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
350 HAWTHORNE AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94609(510) 655-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 17, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Laura M Foster Md NPPES

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

LAURA M FOSTER MD (NPI 1609824127) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Oakland, California, licensed in California (A73962) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Boston University School Of Medicine (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609824127
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameLAURA M FOSTERCredential: MD
Location Address350 HAWTHORNE AVEOakland, CA 94609-3108
Mailing AddressPo Box 12469Westminster, CA 92685-2469 · (866) 809-3551 · Fax (562) 468-0347
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBoston University School Of MedicineGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateMay 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 17, 2021
NPI 1609824127 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in CA · A73962
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
350 HAWTHORNE AVE, Oakland, CA 94609

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00A7396230CA

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

Laura M Foster 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 ID5496743684
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040505000979
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 2

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
16 services16 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94609 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
$104.51 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $26.12 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$119.48 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $29.87 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
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.

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.

Hospitalist
350 HAWTHORNE AVE, ROOM 2346
OAKLAND, CA 94609
Physical Therapist
350 HAWTHORNE AVE
OAKLAND, CA 94609
Emergency Medicine
350 HAWTHORNE AVE
OAKLAND, CA 94609
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
350 HAWTHORNE AVE
OAKLAND, CA 94609
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
350 HAWTHORNE AVE
OAKLAND, CA 94609
Pathology (Cytopathology)
350 HAWTHORNE AVE
OAKLAND, CA 94609
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
350 HAWTHORNE AVE
OAKLAND, CA 94609
Occupational Therapist
350 HAWTHORNE AVE
OAKLAND, CA 94609

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 Laura Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Foster is 1609824127. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2006.

Where is Laura Foster located?

Laura Foster practices at 350 Hawthorne Ave, Oakland, CA 94609. The listed phone number is (510) 655-4000.

What is Laura Foster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Laura Foster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Foster was last updated on December 17, 2021. 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.