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CHRISTOPHER RYAN FOSTER AGACNP-BC, ARNP
NPI 1861201162
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Ames, IA

Active since January 02, 2025PECOS Enrolled
1816 PHILADELPHIA ST, AMES, IA 50010(515) 232-2500(515) 246-4479 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 21, 2025, Feb 17, 2025, Jan 2, 2025 (3 updates tracked since 2025).

About Christopher Ryan Foster Agacnp-bc, Arnp NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER RYAN FOSTER AGACNP-BC, ARNP (NPI 1861201162) is an individual acute care provider in Ames, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (H182651) and active in the NPI registry since January 2025. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Trinity Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Des Moines.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861201162
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2100X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER RYAN FOSTERCredential: AGACNP-BC, ARNP
Location Address1816 PHILADELPHIA STAmes, IA 50010-8771
Mailing AddressPo Box 9170Des Moines, IA 50306-9170 · (515) 633-3600 · Fax (515) 633-3838
Phone(515) 232-2500
Fax(515) 246-4479
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateJanuary 2, 2025
Last NPPES UpdateMay 21, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 21, 2025
✔ NPI 1861201162 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Acute CarePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2100X
License✔ Licensed in IA · H182651
1816 PHILADELPHIA ST, Ames, IA 50010
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314-2613 · Phone (515) 633-3600

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and more.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 (PECOS)

Christopher Ryan Foster Agacnp-bc, Arnp is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID1355851130
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250610003635
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Trinity Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Dodge, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160016
Location802 Kenyon RdFort Dodge, IA 50501 · Webster County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mary Greeley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Ames, IA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number160030
Location1111 Duff AvenueAmes, IA 50010 · Story County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Des Moines, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160083
Location1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314 · Polk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Van Diest Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Webster City, IA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number161361
Location2350 Hospital DriveWebster City, IA 50595 · Hamilton County
Emergency services

Boone County Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Boone, IA
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number161372
Location1015 Union StreetBoone, IA 50036 · Boone County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50010 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
$81.84 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.05 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

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

JENNIFER K BRITTEN A.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
1816 PHILADELPHIA ST
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 232-2500
RAKSHAK SARDA MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1816 PHILADELPHIA ST
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 232-2500
PATRICIA J. ALDRICH A.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
1816 PHILADELPHIA ST
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 232-2500
HEALTHY HEART SLEEP PROGRAMS
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
1816 PHILADELPHIA ST, HEALTHY HEART SLEEP PROGRAMS AT IOWA HEART
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 232-2605
MRS. KELLI HOLLAND ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
1816 PHILADELPHIA ST
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 232-2500
STEPHANIE S KALVIG A.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
1816 PHILADELPHIA ST
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 232-2500
DR. CONNOR SCOTT YOUNG MD
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
1816 PHILADELPHIA ST
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 232-2500
DR. KYLE GERARD ULVELING M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1816 PHILADELPHIA ST
AMES, IA 50010
Story County (515) 232-2500

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 Christopher Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Foster is 1861201162. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 2, 2025.

Where is Christopher Foster located?

Christopher Foster practices at 1816 Philadelphia St, Ames, IA 50010. The listed phone number is (515) 232-2500.

What is Christopher Foster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Acute Care, with taxonomy code 363LA2100X.

Is Christopher Foster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Foster is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Christopher Foster accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from NH Healthy Families and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 3 other insurers list Christopher 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 Christopher Foster affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Foster is affiliated with Trinity Regional Medical Center, Mary Greeley Medical Center, Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Van Diest Medical Center and Boone County Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Foster was last updated on May 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.