JOHN SHANE FOSTER CRNA
NPI 1942899232
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Lafayette, LA

Active since January 12, 2021Accepts Medicare Assignment
1214 COOLIDGE BLVD, LAFAYETTE, LA 70503(337) 289-7374 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 5, 2026, Jan 12, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About John Shane Foster Crna NPPES

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

JOHN SHANE FOSTER CRNA (NPI 1942899232) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Lafayette, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (218235) and active in the NPI registry since January 2021. He is affiliated with Lane Regional Medical Center, maintains a secondary practice location in Zachary, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942899232
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN SHANE FOSTERCredential: CRNA
Location Address1214 COOLIDGE BLVDLafayette, LA 70503-2621
Mailing Address40536 Cross Ridge AveGonzales, LA 70737-0715 · (225) 241-0981
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateJanuary 12, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 5, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 5, 2026
✔ NPI 1942899232 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 218235
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
1214 COOLIDGE BLVD, Lafayette, LA 70503

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16300 Main StZachary, LA 70791-4037 · Phone (225) 658-4000

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

John Shane Foster Crna 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 ID9931515780
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210303000836

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show John Foster reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Specialist
8212 SUMMA AVE
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 357 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
8585 PICARDY AVE
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 107 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6300 MAIN ST
Zachary, LA 70791
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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 x-ray or radiation therapy 01922
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Lane Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Zachary, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190020
Location6300 Main StreetZachary, LA 70791 · E. Baton Rouge County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baton Rouge General Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Baton Rouge, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190065
Location8585 Picardy AveBaton Rouge, LA 70809 · E. Baton Rouge County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70503 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1214 COOLIDGE BLVD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1214 COOLIDGE BLVD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1214 COOLIDGE BLVD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Emergency Medicine
1214 COOLIDGE BLVD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1214 COOLIDGE BLVD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Surgery
1214 COOLIDGE BLVD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1214 COOLIDGE BLVD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1214 COOLIDGE BLVD
LAFAYETTE, LA 70503

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 John Foster's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Foster is 1942899232. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 12, 2021.

Where is John Foster located?

John Foster practices at 1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503. The listed phone number is (337) 289-7374.

What is John Foster's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is John Foster enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John 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 John Foster's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Foster reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Anesthesiology Group Associates Inc (Baton Rouge, LA), The Capital City Anesthesia Group, LLC (Baton Rouge, LA) and Anesthesia Professionals Of Louisiana A Professional Corporation (Zachary, LA). 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 John Foster's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Foster accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list John 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 John Foster affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Foster is affiliated with Lane Regional Medical Center and Baton Rouge General Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Foster was last updated on August 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.