Provider Profile
James R. Foster, D.P.M.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Foster
James R. Foster, D.P.M. is a healthcare provider in Columbus, OH specializing in podiatry — foot & ankle surgery. James trained at Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Med, graduating in 2014. James is also listed as specializing in podiatry. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 401 Medicare patients across 925 services. The services billed most often include removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (614) 788-5000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
303 E TOWN ST
Columbus, OH 43215
111 S Grant Ave
Columbus, OH 43215
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Podiatry — Foot & Ankle Surgery 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
Arthritis
Bone
Circulation
Deformities
Deformity
Diabetes & circulation
General
- Swollen Feet And Ankles
Infections
- Foot Cellulitis
Injuries
- Lisfranc Injury
- Turf toe
Injury
Joints
- Ankle Impingement
- Toe Joint Pain
Lumps & bumps
Lumps & Bumps
Nerve
Pain
- Ball Of Foot Pain
- Foot Arch Pain
- Foot cramps
- Heel Bursitis
- Sesamoiditis
- Top of foot pain
Pediatric
Skin & nail
- Athletes Foot
- Black Toenail
- Blisters On Feet
- Corns And Calluses
- Cracked Heels
- Sweaty Feet
- Thick Toenails
Skin & Nails
- Loose Toenail
- Smelly Feet
- Warts
Tendon & ligament
- Achilles Tendon Pain
- Chronic Ankle Instability
- Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
- Torn Achilles tendon
Tendonitis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Diagnostics
- Nail Biopsy
Diagnostics & exams
- Diabetic Foot Checkup
- Foot X-Ray
- Skin lump biopsy
Diagnostics & fittings
- Ankle Brace Fitting
- Diabetic Shoe Fitting
- Walking Boot Fitting
Imaging
- Ultrasound Of The Foot
Injections
- Alcohol Injections For Neuroma
- Amniotic Fluid Injection
- Cortisone Injection For Foot
- Foot Nerve Block
- PRP Injection For Foot
Nail & skin care
- Blood Under Toenail Drainage
- Corn And Callus Removal
- Laser Toenail Fungus Treatment
- Permanent Toenail Removal
- Routine Podiatric Nail Trimming
Non-Surgical
- Bunion Splinting
- Night Splint Fitting
- Toe Spacer Fitting
Skin & Nails
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Swift wart treatment
- Wart Acid Treatment
Surgery
- Achilles Tendon Lengthening
- Achilles tendon repair
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Ankle Replacement
- Big Toe Joint Replacement
- Bone Spur Removal Foot
- Broken Ankle Surgery
- Flat Foot Reconstruction
- Ganglion Cyst Removal On Foot
- Hammertoe Surgery
- Heel Spur Removal
- Lapiplasty
- Minimally invasive bunion surgery
- Morton's Neuroma Surgery
- Peroneal Tendon Repair
- Plantar Fascia Release
- Plantar Fibroma Removal
- Plantar plate repair
- Pump bump surgery
- Stiff Big Toe Surgery
- Subtalar arthroereisis
- Tarsal Tunnel Release
- Tendon Transfer In Foot
Therapy
- Broken Toe Taping
- Foot Casting
- Shockwave Therapy
Wound care
- Skin Substitute Graft For Foot Ulcer
- Wound Debridement For Foot Ulcer
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
925 services · 401 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
482 | More often than most peers in Podiatry — Foot & Ankle Surgery |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths | Procedure | 11056 |
213 | More often than most peers in Podiatry — Foot & Ankle Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
170 | As often as other peers in Podiatry — Foot & Ankle Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
41 | |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
19 |
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 podiatry specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other podiatry specialists in Columbus 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Med 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2014 at Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Med 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 8
Providers in OH who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is James R. Foster?
James R. Foster is a podiatry in Columbus, OH. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Podiatry — Foot & Ankle Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is James R. Foster's address?
James R. Foster is listed at 303 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with James R. Foster?
The number on file is (614) 788-5000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is James R. Foster's NPI number?
James R. Foster's National Provider Identifier is 1376961656. 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 James R. Foster train?
James R. Foster attended Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Med, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has James R. Foster been practicing?
James R. Foster has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does James R. Foster perform?
According to Medicare billing data, James R. Foster performs procedures including removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails and removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has James R. Foster confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James R. Foster. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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