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DR. CHARLES STEPHEN FOSTER M.D. NPI 1285617530


NPI Information

NPI: 1285617530
Provider Name: DR. CHARLES STEPHEN FOSTER, M.D.
Classification: Ophthalmology - 207W00000X
Entity Type: Individual

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
1440 MAIN STREET
SUITE 201
WALTHAM, MA
ZIP 02451
Phone: (781) 891-6377
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DR. Charles Stephen Foster, M.D. is an ophthalmology in Waltham, MA with 55 years of experience. The provider is an ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses. DR. Charles Stephen Foster, M.D. NPI is 1285617530. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year:1969

The provider's business location address is:

1440 MAIN STREET
SUITE 201
WALTHAM, MA
ZIP 02451
Phone: (781) 891-6377
Fax: (617) 494-1430

The NPI 1285617530 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.

  • Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test (HCPCS:85025)
  • Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue (HCPCS:88341)
  • Infusion of chemotherapy into a vein up to 1 hour (HCPCS:96413)
  • Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient, 1 or more visits (HCPCS:92014)
  • Diagnostic imaging of retina (HCPCS:92134)
  • Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient (HCPCS:92012)
  • Diagnostic imaging of optic nerve of eye (HCPCS:92133)
  • Measurement of field of vision during daylight conditions (HCPCS:92083)
  • Photography of the retina (HCPCS:92250)
  • Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (HCPCS:88304)
  • Tissue or cell analysis by immunologic technique (HCPCS:88342)
  • Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis up to 1 hour (HCPCS:96365)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 11/21/2005 and was last updated on 5/8/2015.


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 CodeTaxonomy ClasificationTaxonomy SpecializationLicense NumberLicense StatePrimary
1207W00000XOphthalmology37755MASSACHUSETTSYes

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 IdentifierOther Provider Identifier TypeOther Provider Identifier StateOther Provider Identifier Issuer
1703385OTHERMASSACHUSETTSTUFTS HEALTH PLAN
2M08846OTHERMASSACHUSETTSBCBS MA
3D08853MEDICARE UPIN
4M08846MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIEDMASSACHUSETTS
52030667MEDICAIDMASSACHUSETTS

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This page was last updated on: 4/28/2024

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