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DR. TIMOTHY PAUL FOSTER M.D.
NPI 1629502455
Pediatrics in Gainesville, FL

Active since April 18, 2017PECOS Enrolled
1600 SW ARCHER RD, COM, DEPT OF PEDIATRICS, MEDICAL EDUCATION, GAINESVILLE, FL 32610(352) 273-8234(352) 294-8060 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 9, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 9, 2023, Apr 18, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Timothy Paul Foster M.d. NPPES

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

DR. TIMOTHY PAUL FOSTER M.D. (NPI 1629502455) is an individual pediatrics provider in Gainesville, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME144730) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629502455
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. TIMOTHY PAUL FOSTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address1600 SW ARCHER RD, COM, DEPT OF PEDIATRICS, MEDICAL EDUCATIONGainesville, FL 32610-0196
Mailing AddressPo Box 100296, Com, Dept Of Pediatrics, Medical EducationGainesville, FL 32610-0196 · (352) 273-8234 · Fax (352) 294-8060
Phone(352) 273-8234
Fax(352) 294-8060
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 18, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 9, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 9, 2023
✔ NPI 1629502455 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME144730
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Also ListedPediatrics · Pediatric EndocrinologyTaxonomy 2080P0205X · License ME144730 (FL)
1600 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville, FL 32610
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid117163400FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Timothy Paul Foster M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Timothy Foster reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc
Same address
Surgery
1600 SW ARCHER RD
Gainesville, FL 32610
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 3,324 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063463768 (352) 265-7922

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 32610 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
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

DR. BAHAREH EBADIFAR KEITH DO
Pediatrics
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-0462
AFRASYAB KHAN
Surgery
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 265-0680
GULSUN ERDAG MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 265-9900
DR. ALBERT H. MATTIA D.D.S.
Dentist (Prosthodontics)
1600 SW ARCHER RD, D4-4
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-5801
JOANNA CHAFFIN
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 627-9272
DR. CASEY JUSTIN BEAL MD
Ophthalmology
1600 SW ARCHER RD, BOX 100284
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-8778
WILLIAM CRAIG HICKS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-6438
HENRY FONTILLAS PATALINGHUG CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-6438

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 Timothy Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Timothy Foster is 1629502455. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2017.

Where is Timothy Foster located?

Timothy Foster practices at 1600 SW Archer Rd Com, Dept Of Pediatrics, Medical Education, Gainesville, FL 32610. The listed phone number is (352) 273-8234.

What is Timothy Foster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Timothy Foster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Timothy Foster is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Timothy Foster's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Timothy Foster reassigns Medicare benefits to Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc (Gainesville, FL). The 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 Timothy Foster's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Timothy Foster accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and 1 other insurer list Timothy 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Timothy Foster was last updated on August 9, 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.