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- 121 N 20Th St Ste 3, Opelika, AL 36801
About Dr. Foster
Based in Opelika, AL, Harold A. Foster, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under surgery. Harold graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2000. According to Medicare claims data, Harold cared for 463 Medicare patients across 507 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare. NPI 1811925738 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (334) 745-6271
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
121 N 20TH ST STE 3
Opelika, AL 36801
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
Most searched conditions
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Endocrine
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Wounds
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
- Colonoscopy
- Skin lump biopsy
Digestive
Digestive health
- Endoscopy
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Infections
Minor surgery
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
Post-op care
Reconstruction
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- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
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Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
507 services · 463 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
53 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
43 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
40 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
32 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Dilation of esophagus | Procedure | 43450 |
25 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope | Procedure | 47563 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Insertion of stomach tube using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43246 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
66 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
62 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
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 general surgeons at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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 — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other general surgeons in Opelika 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Harold A. Foster's specialty?
Harold A. Foster is a general surgeon in Opelika, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
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Where can I find Harold A. Foster?
Harold A. Foster is listed at 121 N 20Th St Ste 3, Opelika, AL 36801. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Harold A. Foster?
The number on file is (334) 745-6271. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Harold A. Foster's NPI number?
Harold A. Foster's National Provider Identifier is 1811925738. 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 Harold A. Foster's education?
Harold A. Foster attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Harold A. Foster been practicing?
Harold A. Foster has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Harold A. Foster known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Harold A. Foster performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Has Harold A. Foster confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Harold A. Foster. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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