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- 3801 W Market St, Greensboro, NC 27407
About Dr. Foster
Based in Greensboro, NC, Robert M. Foster, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. Robert graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine in 1976. Robert is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Robert provided 1,575 services to 595 patients. The services billed most often include testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/m. NPI 1417991613 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
- (336) 883-0029
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3801 W MARKET ST
Greensboro, NC 27407
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,575 services · 595 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
21 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | Imaging | 72050 |
19 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views | Imaging | 72070 |
18 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
112 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers | Lab test | 80307 |
292 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
289 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/m | Billing code | G0480 |
177 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument | Lab test | 82962 |
141 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
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.
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 family practices in Greensboro 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1976 at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Robert M. Foster's specialty?
Robert M. Foster is a family practice in Greensboro, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Robert M. Foster?
Robert M. Foster is listed at 3801 W Market St, Greensboro, NC 27407. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Robert M. Foster?
The number on file is (336) 883-0029. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Robert M. Foster?
Robert M. Foster's National Provider Identifier is 1417991613. 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 Robert M. Foster's education?
Robert M. Foster attended Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Robert M. Foster have?
Robert M. Foster has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Robert M. Foster known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Robert M. Foster performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views and x-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, 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 Robert M. Foster. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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