ALEXANDER FOSTER M.D. NPI 1033407275

NPI Information

  • NPI: 1033407275
  • Provider Name: ALEXANDER FOSTER, M.D.
  • Classification: Ophthalmology - 207WX0120X
  • Specialization: Cornea and External Diseases Specialist
  • Entity Type: Individual
  • PECOS Registration: Yes
  • Address: 477 N EL CAMINO REAL STE C202
    ENCINITAS, CA
    ZIP 92024
  • Phone: (760) 631-3500

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NPI Details

Alexander Foster, M.D. is a cornea and external diseases specialist ophthalmology in Encinitas, CA with 15 years of experience. The provider is an ophthalmologist who specializes in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye. Alexander Foster, M.D. NPI is 1033407275. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

The provider's business location address is:

477 N EL CAMINO REAL STE C202
ENCINITAS, CA
ZIP 92024
Phone: (760) 631-3500

The NPI 1033407275 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (HCPCS:99213)
  • Microfluid analysis of tears (HCPCS:83861)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (HCPCS:99214)
  • Closure of tear duct opening using plug (HCPCS:68761)
  • Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS:66984)
  • Imaging of retina (HCPCS:92134)
  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (HCPCS:99204)
  • Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power (HCPCS:76519)
  • Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS:92014)
  • Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (HCPCS:66821)
  • Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS:92133)
  • New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS:92004)
  • Photography of the retina (HCPCS:92250)
  • Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS:92083)
  • Ct scan of cornea (HCPCS:92025)
  • Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS:92012)
  • New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes (HCPCS:99203)
  • Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes (HCPCS:99212)
  • Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness (HCPCS:76514)
  • Cataract surgery (HCPCS:NAN11)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 7/20/2011 and was last updated on 11/5/2020.

Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No. Taxonomy Code Taxonomy Clasification Taxonomy Specialization License Number License State Primary
1390200000XStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramNo
2207WX0120XOphthalmologyCornea and External Diseases SpecialistA124880CALIFORNIAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No. Other Provider Identifier Other Provider Identifier Type Other Provider Identifier State Other Provider Identifier Issuer
18966230OTHERWASHINGTONMEDICARE PIN
21033407275MEDICAIDWASHINGTON

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This page was last updated on: 11/21/2025

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