DR. JAMES GRANBURY FOSTER III MD
NPI 1871548412
Surgery in Anderson, SC

Q: What is James Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Foster is 1871548412. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2006.

Q: What is James 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 James Foster was last updated on December 1, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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 May 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

96.08/100

CMS Quality Rating

2000 E GREENVILLE ST STE 2500, ANDERSON, SC 29621(864) 512-6810(864) 224-1109 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 1, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. James Granbury Foster Iii Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES GRANBURY FOSTER III MD (NPI 1871548412) is an individual surgery provider in Anderson, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (16468) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Anmed Health, and is a graduate of University Of Florida College Of Medicine (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871548412

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES GRANBURY FOSTER IIICredential: MD

Location Address2000 E GREENVILLE ST STE 2500Anderson, SC 29621-1728

Mailing AddressPo Box 100174Columbia, SC 29202-3174 · (864) 512-6810 · Fax (864) 224-1109

Phone(864) 512-6810

Fax(864) 224-1109

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Florida College Of MedicineGraduated 1988

Enumeration DateMay 23, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 1, 2022

NPPES CertifiedDecember 1, 2022

✔ NPI 1871548412 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License✔ Licensed in SC · 16468

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.

2000 E GREENVILLE ST STE 2500, Anderson, SC 29621

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Other Identifiers 2

OtherP01473433SC · Rr Medicare

MedicaidTL5919SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James Granbury Foster Iii 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 ID6709078397

PECOS Enrollment IDI20101014000907

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 11

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.

92 services81 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more 99202

This service involves an initial visit to the doctor's office or other outpatient setting. It typically lasts between 15-29 minutes. The doctor will review your medical history, conduct a physical examination, and discuss your health concerns. It's a chance to establish your health baseline and address any immediate medical issues.

84 services84 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

69 services31 patients

Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45380

A biopsy of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the bowel. If abnormal tissue is found, a small sample is taken for further examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions like inflammation, polyps, or cancer.

25 services25 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

23 services23 patients

Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 45385

This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope to examine the large bowel. If any abnormal growths or polyps are found, a tool called a mechanical snare is used to remove them. This is a common method to prevent potential health issues.

22 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Anmed Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Anderson, SC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number420027

Location800 N Fant StAnderson, SC 29621 · Anderson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29621 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

$83.18 typical visit price

range $53.57 – $163.84

Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$67.12 typical visit price

range $16.96 – $133.52

Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)

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.

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.

96.08/100

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

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

92.17

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Breast prosthesis, mastectomy bra, without integrated breast prosthesis form, any size, any type L8000

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

1 supplier12 claims22 services$36.40 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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