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Unclaimed ProfileAbout FOSTER
Robert E Foster, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Cincinnati, OH specializing in ophthalmology. Robert trained at University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in 1988. According to Medicare claims data, Robert cared for 2,575 Medicare patients across 29,378 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (513) 569-3741
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1945 CEI DRIVE
Cincinnati, OH 45242
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
29,378 services · 2,575 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
1,450 |
| Destruction of growth of retina using a laser | Procedure | 67210 |
53 |
| Destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser | Procedure | 67228 |
15 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,992 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
244 |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
140 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
70 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
24 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
19 |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
17,640 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 8
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 ophthalmology specialists in Cincinnati 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in OH who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Foster specialize in?
Dr. Foster is an ophthalmology in Cincinnati, OH. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Foster located?
Dr. Foster is listed at 1945 CEI DRIVE, Cincinnati, OH 45242. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Foster's phone number?
The number on file is (513) 569-3741. 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 1679560528. 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 Dr. Foster go to medical school?
Dr. Foster attended University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Foster been practicing?
Dr. Foster has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Foster do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Foster performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, destruction of growth of retina using a laser and destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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