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- 6920 Indianapolis Blvd, Hammond, IN 46324
About Dr. Foster
Vanessa R. Foster, M.D. practices obstetrics & gynecology in Hammond, IN. Vanessa is a 1997 graduate of University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb). According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033101753.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (219) 763-8112
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
6920 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD
Hammond, IN 46324
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology 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
Contraception
- Birth Control Side Effects
Fertility
- Recurrent Miscarriages
- Infertility
High-risk or subspecialty
- Heart disease complicating pregnancy
- Placenta accreta spectrum
- Suspected fetal anomaly
Infections
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Chlamydia
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Uterine fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Most searched conditions
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Genital herpes
- Genital warts
- Vulvodynia
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Pregnancy Complications
- High-risk pregnancy
- Twins or triplets
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
Procedures & services
Diagnostic Tests
Hormone & Menopause
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Consultation
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
- Ovary removal
- Surgical treatment of endometriosis
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Ovarian cyst removal
Pelvic floor
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Pelvic organ prolapse surgery
Pregnancy and delivery
- Forceps- or vacuum-assisted delivery
- Vaginal childbirth
- External cephalic version
- Prenatal care
Preventive and diagnostic
- Pelvic examination
- Transvaginal ultrasound
- Well-woman examination
- Colposcopy
- Endometrial biopsy
- Human papillomavirus testing
Subspecialty procedures
- Gynecologic cancer staging surgery
Surgeries
- Labia Reduction
- Tubal Ligation ("Tubes Tied")
- Endometriosis Excision Surgery
Most searched procedures
- C-section
- Hysterectomy
- IUD insertion
- Pap smear
- Ultrasound
Contraception and office treatment
Birth Control
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
- Amniocentesis
Fertility
- Egg freezing
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Postpartum Care
Pregnancy & Prenatal
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- Prenatal genetic screening
Preventive Care
Preventive Screening
- STI Screening Panel
Routine Exams
Uterine and cervical procedures
- Cervical cone biopsy
- Dilation and curettage
- Endometrial ablation
- Hysteroscopy
- LEEP
- Myomectomy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
11 services · 11 patients · 1 distinct code
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination | Billing code | G0101 |
11 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
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 OB-GYNs at this location 1
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 OB-GYNs in Hammond 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Vanessa R. Foster's specialty?
Vanessa R. Foster is an OB-GYN in Hammond, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Obstetrics & Gynecology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Vanessa R. Foster?
Vanessa R. Foster is listed at 6920 Indianapolis Blvd, Hammond, IN 46324. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Vanessa R. Foster?
The number on file is (219) 763-8112. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Vanessa R. Foster?
Vanessa R. Foster's National Provider Identifier is 1033101753. 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 Vanessa R. Foster's education?
Vanessa R. Foster attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Vanessa R. Foster have?
Vanessa R. Foster has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Vanessa R. Foster known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Vanessa R. Foster the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Vanessa R. Foster's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Vanessa R. Foster. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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