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- 3555 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807
About Christopher Foster
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant, Christopher Foster, PA-C, ATC practices in Springfield, MO. Medicare claims data shows Christopher provided 5,287 services to 278 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1386041739 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (417) 875-3800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3555 S NATIONAL AVE
Springfield, MO 65807
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,287 services · 278 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
72 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
3,560 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg | Drug given | J3304 |
1,472 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
74 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
64 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
20 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
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.
Other physician assistants at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in Springfield 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2023 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Christopher Foster, PA-C's specialty?
Christopher Foster, PA-C is a physician assistant in Springfield, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Christopher Foster, PA-C?
Christopher Foster, PA-C is listed at 3555 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Christopher Foster, PA-C?
The number on file is (417) 875-3800. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Christopher Foster, PA-C?
Christopher Foster, PA-C's National Provider Identifier is 1386041739. 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
What is Christopher Foster, PA-C's education?
Christopher Foster, PA-C attended Other, graduating in 2023. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Christopher Foster, PA-C have?
Christopher Foster, PA-C has 3 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2023, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Christopher Foster, PA-C known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher Foster, PA-C performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Christopher Foster, PA-C's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Christopher Foster, PA-C. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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