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- 1095 Iron Ore Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303
About Dr. Foster
Based in Spartanburg, SC, John A. Foster, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. John graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1985. John is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Medicare claims data shows John provided 3,225 services to 1,710 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, test for allergy using allergenic extract, and professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens. NPI 1154387751 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (864) 582-2900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1095 IRON ORE ROAD
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,225 services · 1,710 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
227 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
132 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
59 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
54 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing by examination of upper airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 42975 |
21 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Insertion of hypoglossal nerve neurostimulator electrode and generator and breathing sensor electrode | Procedure | 64582 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
29 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract | Treatment | 95004 |
440 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
335 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Professional service for single injection of allergen | Treatment | 95115 |
308 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
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 ENT doctors at this location 5
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.
Trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1985 at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 7
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is John A. Foster's specialty?
John A. Foster is an ENT doctor in Spartanburg, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find John A. Foster?
John A. Foster is listed at 1095 Iron Ore Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact John A. Foster?
The number on file is (864) 582-2900. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for John A. Foster?
John A. Foster's National Provider Identifier is 1154387751. 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 John A. Foster's education?
John A. Foster attended Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does John A. Foster have?
John A. Foster has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is John A. Foster known for?
According to Medicare billing data, John A. Foster performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast; provides treatments such as test for allergy using allergenic extract and professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, 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 John A. Foster. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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