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Unclaimed ProfileAbout FOSTER
Based in Southport, NC, Mark D Foster, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Mark graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 1983. Mark is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Mark cared for 1,127 Medicare patients across 1,317 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (910) 457-4789
- Email not available
Practice Locations
902 N HOWE ST
Southport, NC 28461
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,317 services · 1,127 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application of walking cast covering below knee to toe | Procedure | 29425 |
26 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
20 |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
187 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
96 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
71 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
21 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views | Imaging | 72070 |
11 |
| Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | Drug given | J0702 |
56 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
403 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
138 |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
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 — 20 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Southport 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at University of South Carolina School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Application of walking cast covering below knee to toe 3
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Foster's specialty?
Dr. Foster is an orthopedic surgeon in Southport, NC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Foster?
Dr. Foster is listed at 902 N HOWE ST, Southport, NC 28461. 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 (910) 457-4789. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Foster's NPI number?
Dr. Foster's National Provider Identifier is 1609876788. 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 University of South Carolina School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Foster been practicing?
Dr. Foster has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, 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 application of walking cast covering below knee to toe and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 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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