Physician Profile
Scott A. Foster, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Foster
Scott A. Foster, MD is a healthcare provider in Sacramento, CA specializing in diagnostic radiology. Scott trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1991. Scott is also listed as specializing in radiology, nuclear medicine, and neuroradiology. According to Medicare claims data, Scott cared for 2,730 Medicare patients across 8,397 services. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, x-ray of chest, 1 view, and x-ray of chest, 2 views.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (916) 733-3061
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2801 L ST
Sacramento, CA 95816
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
8,397 services · 2,730 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
489 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
259 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
145 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
139 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
139 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
136 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
136 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
126 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
125 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
119 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other radiologists in Sacramento 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 1 view 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Foster's specialty?
Dr. Foster is a radiologist in Sacramento, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Foster?
Dr. Foster is listed at 2801 L St, Sacramento, CA 95816. 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 (916) 733-3061. 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 1033116918. 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 Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Foster been practicing?
Dr. Foster has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Foster known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Foster performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 1 view and x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Foster confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Foster. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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