Physician Profile
Christie Foster, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Foster
Christie Foster, M.D. practices emergency medicine in Mount Vernon, IL. Christie is a 1997 graduate of Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Christie provided 1,343 services to 903 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, x-ray of chest, 2 views, and injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366486235.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (618) 315-6360
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1104 S 42ND ST
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Emergency Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Digestion
- Appendicitis
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Vomiting or throwing up blood
Allergy & Immune
- Angioedema
Allergy & Immunology
- Severe Allergic Reaction
Bites & Stings
- Snake Bite or Venomous Sting
- Spider or insect sting reaction
Blood & Circulation
Brain & Nerves
- Delirium
- Fainting and syncope
- Seizure in Child
- Severe headache or sudden migraine
- Status epilepticus
- Stroke
- Transient ischemic attack
Breathing
- Choking or swallowed object
- Coughing up blood
- Severe asthma attack
- Shortness of breath
Digestion & Stomach
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute gallbladder inflammation
- Bowel obstruction
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Nosebleeds
Endocrine & Metabolic
- Dangerous high blood sugar
- Dangerously low blood sugar
Environmental
- Heat stroke
- Hypothermia and frostbite
Eye Care
- Open-globe eye injury
Eye Emergency
General Emergency
- Severe dehydration
- Uncontrolled bleeding
Heart & Chest
- Acute coronary syndrome
- Heart palpitations
Heart & Circulation
- Dangerous high blood pressure
Heart & Lungs
Infections & Illness
- High fever
- Sepsis or blood infection
Injuries & Trauma
- Animal or dog bite
- Bone fractures
- Deep cut or wound
- Dislocated joint
- Severe burn
- Sprains and muscle strains
- Traumatic brain injury
Lungs & Breathing
- Collapsed lung
Men's Health
- Testicular torsion
Poisoning & Environmental
- Smoke Inhalation
Poisoning & Toxins
- Drug overdose or poisoning
Skin & Infections
- Skin abscess or boil
Spine & Back
- Severe back pain
Urinary & Bladder
- Inability to pee
Urinary & Kidney
Women's Health
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Heavy vaginal bleeding
Procedures & services
Abdominal Procedures
- Paracentesis
Airway & Breathing
- Emergency surgical airway
Anesthesia & Sedation
- Moderate dental sedation
Breathing & Airway
- Breathing Treatment
- Emergency intubation
Critical Care
- Blood transfusion
- Central line placement
- Chest tube insertion
- CPR and defibrillation
Diagnostics
- Lumbar puncture
- Rapid blood work
Digestive Care
- Urgent upper endoscopy
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Nasal packing for nosebleed
Eye & ENT
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Eye Care
- Emergency Eye Flushing
Heart & Diagnostics
- Cardioversion for rapid heartbeat
- EKG
Heart Care
- Temporary Pacemaker Placement
Imaging & Diagnostics
- Emergency CT scan
- Emergency MRI scan
- Emergency ultrasound
- Emergency X-ray
Injections & Vaccines
- Rabies shot series
- Tetanus shot
Kidney Care
- Emergency dialysis
Lung & Respiratory
- Chest Needle Decompression
- Draining lung fluid
Medications
- Emergency epinephrine injection
- IV medication for severe nausea
- IV medication for severe pain
Mental Health
- Emergency psychiatric evaluation
Minor Procedures
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Tick Removal
- Urinary catheter insertion
Minor Trauma
- Stuck ring removal
Orthopedic Procedures
- Joint injection or aspiration
Orthopedics
- Popping a dislocated joint back in place
- Splinting and temporary casting
Poisoning & Toxicology
- Antivenom treatment
Specialized Care
- Sexual assault forensic exam
Stroke & Vascular
- Clot busting medication for stroke
Supportive Care
- IV fluids
Toxicology
- Narcan overdose reversal
- Stomach pumping or activated charcoal
Women's Health
- Emergency pelvic exam
Wound Care
- Burn dressing and care
- Skin glue for cuts
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
- Wound cleaning and debridement
- Wound stapling
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,343 services · 903 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
179 | More than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
31 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
35 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | Treatment | 93010 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
170 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | Drug given | J0696 |
64 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
224 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99284 |
136 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99285 |
131 | As often as other peers in Emergency Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other emergency physicians in Mount Vernon 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1997 at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Christie Foster?
Christie Foster is an emergency physician in Mount Vernon, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Emergency Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Christie Foster's address?
Christie Foster is listed at 1104 S 42Nd St, Mount Vernon, IL 62864. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Christie Foster?
The number on file is (618) 315-6360. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Christie Foster?
Christie Foster's National Provider Identifier is 1366486235. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Christie Foster train?
Christie Foster attended Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Christie Foster have?
Christie Foster has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Christie Foster perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Christie Foster performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 2 views and x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Christie Foster's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christie Foster. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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