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- 200 Hawkins Dr, Department of Vascular Surgery, Iowa City, IA 52242
About Dr. Foster
Based in Iowa City, IA, James F. Foster, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under vascular surgery. James graduated from University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine in 2009. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 753 Medicare patients across 893 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, ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries, and ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel. NPI 1760617922 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (319) 353-6425
- Email not available
Practice Locations
200 HAWKINS DR DEPARTMENT OF VASCULAR SURGERY
Iowa City, IA 52242
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Vascular 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
Aneurysms
Aortic disease
Artery conditions
Artery disease
- Cold Sensitive Fingers and Toes
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Mesenteric ischemia
- Narrow kidney artery
- Subclavian Steal Syndrome
Artery inflammation
Blood clots
Congenital vascular disorders
Dialysis
Digestive & abdominal
Emergencies
Foot & toe conditions
Leg & foot pain
Nerve & vessel compression
Skin & vein conditions
Vascular malformations
Vascular tumors
Vein conditions
Vein disease
Wounds & sores
Wounds & ulcers
Procedures & services
Cosmetic dermatology
Vascular
Veins & circulation
Wounds & skin
Most searched procedures
- Bypass surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Sclerotherapy
- Spider vein removal
- Varicose vein treatment
- Vein ablation
Amputation surgery
Aneurysm repair
- Complex Branched Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Minimally Invasive Aneurysm Repair
- Open Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
- Popliteal Aneurysm Repair
- Pseudoaneurysm Injection Repair
- Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair
- Visceral Aneurysm Coiling
Artery procedures
- Atherectomy
- Balloon Angioplasty for Legs
- Carotid Artery Stent
- Leg Artery Stent
- Limb Salvage Surgery
- Mesenteric Artery Stenting
- Renal artery stenting
- Transcarotid Artery Revascularization
Artery surgery
Blood clot treatments
Blood clots
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Catheter Clot Dissolving Treatment
- IVC Filter Placement
- IVC Filter Removal
Diagnostic procedures
Diagnostic tests
Dialysis access
Emergency surgery
Imaging & diagnostics
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Circulation Test (ABI and Arterial Doppler)
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Peripheral Angiogram
Nerve & vessel compression
Nerve surgery
Vascular access
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Tunneled Dialysis Catheter Placement
Vascular malformation treatments
Vein procedures
- Ambulatory Phlebectomy
- Iliac Vein Stenting
- Pelvic Vein Embolization
- Varicose vein removal
Vein treatments
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
893 services · 753 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel | Procedure | 37253 |
98 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel | Procedure | 37252 |
29 | As often as other peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial second order branch | Procedure | 36246 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch | Procedure | 36247 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Review by radiologist of abdominal aorta image | Imaging | 75625 |
29 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image | Imaging | 75710 |
28 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93922 |
99 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts | Treatment | 93926 |
55 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
42 | Less often than most peers in Vascular 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.
Related specialists at this location 1
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.
Other vascular surgeons in Iowa City 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 15 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel 1
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is James F. Foster?
James F. Foster is a vascular surgeon in Iowa City, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Vascular Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is James F. Foster's address?
James F. Foster is listed at 200 Hawkins Dr Department of Vascular Surgery, Iowa City, IA 52242. 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 F. Foster?
The number on file is (319) 353-6425. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is James F. Foster's NPI number?
James F. Foster's National Provider Identifier is 1760617922. 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 F. Foster train?
James F. Foster attended University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has James F. Foster been practicing?
James F. Foster has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does James F. Foster perform?
According to Medicare billing data, James F. Foster performs procedures including ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel, ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel and insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial second order branch; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of abdominal aorta image and review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries and ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has James F. Foster confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James F. Foster. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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