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Unclaimed ProfileAbout 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.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Foster's specialty?
Dr. Foster is a physician assistant in Springfield, MO. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Foster?
Dr. Foster 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 Dr. Foster?
The number on file is (417) 875-3800. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Foster?
Dr. Foster'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 Dr. Foster's medical education?
Dr. Foster attended Other, graduating in 2023. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Foster have?
Dr. Foster has 3 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2023, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Foster known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Foster 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
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Foster. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
72 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
13 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
12 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
3,560 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg | Drug given | J3304 |
1,472 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
74 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
64 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
20 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other physician assistants at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
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.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.