DR. HOWARD KENNEDY FOSTER MD
NPI 1679650899
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Pittsburgh, PA

Q: What is Howard Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Foster is 1679650899. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 1, 2006.

Q: What is Howard Foster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Q: Is Howard Foster enrolled in Medicare?

No. Howard Foster has opted out of Medicare through July 14, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Foster was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.

Active since November 01, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jul 14, 2028

401 SHADY AVE C202, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206(412) 362-2777 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 11, 2026.

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About Dr. Howard Kennedy Foster Md NPPES

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

DR. HOWARD KENNEDY FOSTER MD (NPI 1679650899) is an individual psychiatry provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD013414E) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through July 14, 2028.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679650899

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X

Provider Legal NameDR. HOWARD KENNEDY FOSTERCredential: MD

Location Address401 SHADY AVE C202Pittsburgh, PA 15206-4800

Mailing Address401 Shady Ave C202Pittsburgh, PA 15206-4800 · (412) 362-2777

Phone(412) 362-2777

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateNovember 1, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007

✔ NPI 1679650899 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084P0800X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD013414E

Definition

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

401 SHADY AVE C202, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Howard Kennedy Foster Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from July 14, 2026 through July 14, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJuly 14, 2026

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJuly 14, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

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 Howard Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Foster is 1679650899. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 1, 2006.

Where is Howard Foster located?

Howard Foster practices at 401 Shady Ave C202, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. The listed phone number is (412) 362-2777.

What is Howard Foster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Howard Foster enrolled in Medicare?

No. Howard Foster has opted out of Medicare through July 14, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Foster was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.