SHANNON M FOSTER MD
NPI 1699755496
Surgery in Hershey, PA

Q: What is Shannon Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shannon Foster is 1699755496. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 18, 2006.

Q: What is Shannon Foster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shannon Foster was last updated on September 29, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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 January 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 17033(717) 531-8887 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 29, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 10, 2023, Aug 12, 2022, Apr 16, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Shannon M Foster Md NPPES

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

SHANNON M FOSTER MD (NPI 1699755496) is an individual surgery provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD437467) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in West Reading, and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699755496

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameSHANNON M FOSTERCredential: MD

Location Address500 UNIVERSITY DRHershey, PA 17033-2360

Mailing Address50 Commerce DrWyomissing, PA 19610-3335 · (610) 372-8044 · Fax (484) 334-7026

Phone(717) 531-8887

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003

Enumeration DateJanuary 18, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 29, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 29, 2023

✔ NPI 1699755496 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in PA · MD437467✔ Licensed in WI · 2045-320✔ Licensed in MI · 4301504395✔ Licensed in PA · MD43767

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

500 UNIVERSITY DR, Hershey, PA 17033

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16th Ave and Spruce StreetWest Reading, PA 19611-1428 · Phone (610) 988-4884 · Fax (610) 988-4242

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1023426900001PA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Shannon 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 ID9931150570

PECOS Enrollment IDI20090714000058

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

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.

27 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17033 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

$84.88 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$68.36 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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.

MR. DANIEL MICHAEL WEISS I PA-C

Physician Assistant

500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-7299

NICOLE SWALLOW M.D.

Internal Medicine

500 UNIVERSITY DR, H088
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-1692

NEERAV GOYAL M.D.

Otolaryngology

500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-8521

KARIMA C FITZGERALD M.D.

Surgery (Trauma Surgery)

500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-8887

DR. ANTHONY SIMON BONAVIA M.D.

Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)

500 UNIVERSITY DR, BOX 3951, DAVISON BLDG, TRENT DRIVE
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-8521

DR. HIROKO SHIKE MD

Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)

500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-8615

MARIUM TARIQ M.D.

Family Medicine

500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (717) 531-8521

KANTHI BANGALORE KRISHNA MBBS

Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)

500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033

Dauphin County (800) 243-1455

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 Shannon Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shannon Foster is 1699755496. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 18, 2006.

Where is Shannon Foster located?

Shannon Foster practices at 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033. The listed phone number is (717) 531-8887.

What is Shannon Foster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Shannon Foster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Shannon 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 Shannon Foster accept?

Health plans from Medica list Shannon 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 Shannon Foster was last updated on September 29, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.