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DR. RUTH ELLEN FOSTER
NPI 1851535389
Emergency Medicine in Marrero, LA

Active since April 28, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
4837 LAPALCO BLVD, MARRERO, LA 70072(504) 703-3269 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 1, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 1, 2019, Apr 13, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Ruth Ellen Foster NPPES

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

DR. RUTH ELLEN FOSTER (NPI 1851535389) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Marrero, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (203885) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851535389
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RUTH ELLEN FOSTER
Location Address4837 LAPALCO BLVDMarrero, LA 70072-4325
Mailing Address4837 Lapalco BlvdMarrero, LA 70072-4325 · (504) 703-3260
Phone(504) 703-3269
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateApril 28, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 1, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1851535389 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 203885
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
4837 LAPALCO BLVD, Marrero, LA 70072
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CHRISTUS Health Plan, HMO Louisiana.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

Dr. Ruth Ellen Foster 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 ID1759562093
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110221000385
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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
51 services50 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
26 services25 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
13 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190036
Location1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70072 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
$86.76 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $21.69 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

96.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality90.87
Improvement Activities40
Cost74.28

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

DR. MICHAEL EDWARD ISABELLE MD
Emergency Medicine
4837 LAPALCO BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Jefferson Parish (504) 703-3260
PHILLIP HOLLY MD
Internal Medicine
4837 LAPALCO BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Jefferson Parish (504) 703-3260

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 Ruth Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruth Foster is 1851535389. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 28, 2009.

Where is Ruth Foster located?

Ruth Foster practices at 4837 Lapalco Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072. The listed phone number is (504) 703-3269.

What is Ruth Foster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Ruth Foster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruth 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 Ruth Foster accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana list Ruth 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.

Is Ruth Foster affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ruth Foster is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruth Foster was last updated on October 1, 2019. 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.