DR. ROBERT E FOSTER M.D.
NPI 1720163140
Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology in Birmingham, AL

Q: What is Robert Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Foster is 1720163140. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 25, 2006.

Q: What is Robert Foster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Interventional Cardiology, with taxonomy code 207RI0011X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Foster was last updated on December 7, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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 October 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

80.09/100

CMS Quality Rating

100 PILOT MEDICAL DRIVE, SUITE 300, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235(205) 856-2284(205) 815-4777 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 7, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Robert E Foster M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ROBERT E FOSTER M.D. (NPI 1720163140) is an individual interventional cardiology provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (17238) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720163140

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RI0011X

Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT E FOSTERCredential: M.D.

Location Address100 PILOT MEDICAL DRIVE, SUITE 300Birmingham, AL 35235-3404

Mailing Address100 Pilot Medical Drive, Suite 300Birmingham, AL 35235-3404 · (205) 856-2284 · Fax (205) 815-4777

Phone(205) 856-2284

Fax(205) 815-4777

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 1990

Enumeration DateOctober 25, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 7, 2015

✔ NPI 1720163140 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Interventional CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RI0011X

License✔ Licensed in AL · 17238

Definition

An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.

100 PILOT MEDICAL DRIVE, Birmingham, AL 35235

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Other Identifiers 7

Other51029059AL · Bcbs

Medicare PIN000029059AL

Other345701AL · Cigna

Other2510049AL · United Healthcare

Medicaid000029059AL

Other110134796AL · Rrmc

Medicare UPINF29557AL

Accepted Insurance

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

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. Robert E Foster M.d. 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 ID1052327996

PECOS Enrollment IDI20231117002132

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 4

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.

Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes 99153

This service involves a physician administering medication to lower your consciousness during a procedure. It's done for your comfort and safety. The drug's effects last about 15 minutes, so additional doses may be given as needed.

51 services11 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.

17 services11 patients

Review by radiologist of both arms and legs veins of both arms or legs image 75822

This procedure involves a radiologist examining images of veins in your arms and legs. These images can help identify any abnormalities or issues with blood flow. The process is non-invasive and painless, providing valuable information for your healthcare.

11 services11 patients

Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 99152

This procedure involves a doctor administering a medication to reduce your consciousness during a procedure. This helps in managing discomfort and anxiety. The initial application lasts for 15 minutes and is for individuals aged 5 years or older.

11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35235 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

$122.31 typical visit price

range $52.65 – $161.63

Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$93.72 typical visit price

range $16.56 – $131.65

Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

80.09/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

89.81

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

43.84

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. THOMAS ALAN VINES M.D.

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

100 PILOT MEDICAL DRIVE, SUITE 100
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235

Jefferson County (205) 854-8084

KENT A TUCKER M.D.

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)

100 PILOT MEDICAL DRIVE, SUITE 175
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235

Jefferson County (205) 856-8488

MS. RACHEL CLARK WILKINSON RN, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

100 PILOT MEDICAL DRIVE, #300
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235

Jefferson County (205) 856-2284

DR. JAMES RANDAL TRIMM MD

Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)

100 PILOT MEDICAL DRIVE, SUITE 300
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235

Jefferson County (205) 856-2284

BIRMINGHAM HEART CLINIC, PLLC

Specialist

100 PILOT MEDICAL DRIVE, SUITE 300
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235

Jefferson County (205) 856-2284

ROBERT A SHAFFER M.D.

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

100 PILOT MEDICAL DRIVE, SUITE 250
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235

Jefferson County (205) 838-3034

SHAILENDRA LAKHANPAL M.D.

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)

100 PILOT MEDICAL DRIVE, SUITE 175
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235

Jefferson County (205) 856-8488

MILES E GRESHAM M.D.

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

100 PILOT MEDICAL DRIVE, SUITE 250
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235

Jefferson County (205) 838-3034

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 Robert Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Foster is 1720163140. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 25, 2006.

Where is Robert Foster located?

Robert Foster practices at 100 Pilot Medical Drive Suite 300, Birmingham, AL 35235. The listed phone number is (205) 856-2284.

What is Robert Foster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Interventional Cardiology, with taxonomy code 207RI0011X.

Is Robert Foster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert 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 Robert Foster accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Robert 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 Robert Foster was last updated on December 7, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.