DR. KARINA VANESSA FOSTER M.D.
NPI 1801085261
Anesthesiology in Glendale, CA

Q: What is Karina Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karina Foster is 1801085261. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 22, 2007.

Q: What is Karina Foster's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karina Foster was last updated on June 22, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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 22, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

5700 SAN FERNANDO RD, GLENDALE, CA 91202(818) 637-7766(818) 637-2650 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Karina Vanessa Foster M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KARINA VANESSA FOSTER M.D. (NPI 1801085261) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Glendale, California, licensed in California (A99246) and active in the NPI registry since October 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801085261

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KARINA VANESSA FOSTERCredential: M.D.

Location Address5700 SAN FERNANDO RDGlendale, CA 91202-2104

Mailing AddressPo Box 60790Pasadena, CA 91116-6790 · (626) 795-6596 · Fax (626) 795-8247

Phone(818) 637-7766

Fax(818) 637-2650

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, Geffen School Of MedicineGraduated 2005

Enumeration DateOctober 22, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJune 22, 2020

NPPES CertifiedJune 22, 2020

✔ NPI 1801085261 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A99246

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.

5700 SAN FERNANDO RD, Glendale, CA 91202

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Karina Vanessa 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 ID941367858

PECOS Enrollment IDI20210506001277

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Karina Foster reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

La Quality Care Anesthesia Consultants Inc

Same address

Anesthesiology

5700 SAN FERNANDO RD
Glendale, CA 91202

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
58 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1427470053 (818) 637-7766

Physynergy, LLC

1,772 mi

Anesthesiology

3719 DAUPHIN ST
Mobile, AL 36608

Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
216 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1093173502 (256) 469-7895

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 20

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.

97 services96 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

87 services84 patients

Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812

Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.

61 services61 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.

60 services60 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.

41 services41 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower spine 00630

Anesthesia for a lower spine procedure involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in your back. This ensures comfort and stillness during the procedure. The type of anesthesia used depends on the specific procedure and your overall health.

30 services29 patients

Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01938

This procedure involves using anesthesia to numb your lower back for certain procedures like injections, drainage, or aspiration on your spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to accurately locate the area to be treated, ensuring precision and safety.

29 services29 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into lower back and leg nerve (sciatic nerve) 64445

This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid into the lower back and leg nerve to alleviate pain. The injection helps reduce inflammation and numb the area, providing relief from discomfort. This is a common treatment for conditions such as sciatica and herniated discs.

29 services29 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on hip joint 01210

Anesthesia for a hip joint procedure involves administering medication to block pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (only a part of your body is numb). This allows the surgeon to work on your hip without causing discomfort.

25 services25 patients

Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214

Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.

23 services23 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400

Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.

19 services19 patients

Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope 00918

This procedure involves using anesthesia to ensure comfort while a special instrument called an endoscope helps to locate, break up, and possibly remove kidney stones. The endoscope is a thin, flexible tube which is gently inserted and navigated to the area of concern.

17 services17 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810

Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.

17 services17 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840

Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on forearm, wrist, or hand bones 01830

Anesthesia for procedures on forearm, wrist, or hand bones involves administering medications to block sensation in the specific area. It ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be local (numbing a small area) or regional (numbing a larger part of the body).

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement 01638

Anesthesia for total shoulder joint replacement, either open or endoscopic, involves using medications to block pain during surgery. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (only the area being operated on is numbed). This ensures comfort and stillness, facilitating a successful procedure.

13 services13 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.

13 services13 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790

Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.

12 services12 patients

Anesthesia for nerve modulation procedure spinal cord or repair of bone of spine of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01942

Anesthesia for nerve modulation or spine repair involves numbing the lower back area. This is done to ensure you don't feel pain during the procedure. The doctor uses imaging technology to accurately place the anesthetic. This makes the procedure safer and more effective.

12 services12 patients

Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670

Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.

11 services11 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

QUALITY CARE SURGERY CENTER, LLC

Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)

5700 SAN FERNANDO RD
GLENDALE, CA 91202

Los Angeles County (818) 637-7766

LA QUALITY CARE ANESTHESIA CONSULTANTS INC

Anesthesiology

5700 SAN FERNANDO RD
GLENDALE, CA 91202

Los Angeles County (818) 637-7766

JERROLD C BUSTOS MD, INC

Anesthesiology

5700 SAN FERNANDO RD
GLENDALE, CA 91202

Los Angeles County (818) 637-7766

LAKESIDE SURGERY CENTER LP

Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)

5700 SAN FERNANDO RD
GLENDALE, CA 91202

Los Angeles County (818) 637-7766

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 Karina Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karina Foster is 1801085261. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 22, 2007.

Where is Karina Foster located?

Karina Foster practices at 5700 San Fernando Rd, Glendale, CA 91202. The listed phone number is (818) 637-7766.

What is Karina Foster's specialty?

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

Is Karina Foster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karina 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Karina Foster's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karina Foster reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: La Quality Care Anesthesia Consultants Inc (Glendale, CA) and Physynergy, LLC (Mobile, AL). Each 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 Karina Foster's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Karina Foster accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Karina 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 Karina Foster was last updated on June 22, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.