DR. PATRICK J FOSTER MD
NPI 1629264221
Anesthesiology in Lewistown, PA

Active since September 18, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
400 HIGHLAND AVE, LEWISTOWN, PA 17044(717) 242-7473(717) 242-7478 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 10, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Patrick J Foster Md NPPES

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

DR. PATRICK J FOSTER MD (NPI 1629264221) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD438200) and active in the NPI registry since September 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Geisinger-lewistown Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629264221
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PATRICK J FOSTERCredential: MD
Location Address400 HIGHLAND AVELewistown, PA 17044-1167
Mailing Address100 N Academy AveDanville, PA 17822-4903 · (570) 271-6144
Fax(717) 242-7478
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Rochester School Of Medicine And DentistryGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateSeptember 18, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 10, 2023
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 10, 2023
NPI 1629264221 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License Licensed in PA · MD438200
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.
400 HIGHLAND AVE, Lewistown, PA 17044

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. Patrick J 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 ID7911053616
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090922000457
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 5

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 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.
38 services36 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
25 services25 patients
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.
20 services20 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.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on gallbladder, pancreas, or liver using an endoscope 00732
This procedure involves using an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine or treat your gallbladder, pancreas, or liver. Anesthesia is administered to ensure you're comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lewistown, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390048
Location400 Highland AvenueLewistown, PA 17044 · Mifflin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Dietitian, Registered
400 HIGHLAND AVE
LEWISTOWN, PA 17044
Physician Assistant
400 HIGHLAND AVE
LEWISTOWN, PA 17044
Radiology (Diagnostic Ultrasound)
400 HIGHLAND AVE
LEWISTOWN, PA 17044
Emergency Medicine
400 HIGHLAND AVE
LEWISTOWN, PA 17044
Home Health
400 HIGHLAND AVE
LEWISTOWN, PA 17044
Emergency Medicine
400 HIGHLAND AVE
LEWISTOWN, PA 17044
Pharmacist
400 HIGHLAND AVE
LEWISTOWN, PA 17044
Family Medicine
400 HIGHLAND AVE
LEWISTOWN, PA 17044

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 Patrick Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Patrick Foster is 1629264221. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 18, 2007.

Where is Patrick Foster located?

Patrick Foster practices at 400 Highland Ave, Lewistown, PA 17044. The listed phone number is (717) 242-7473.

What is Patrick Foster's specialty?

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

Is Patrick Foster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Patrick 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.

Is Patrick Foster affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Patrick Foster is affiliated with Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Patrick Foster was last updated on February 10, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.