Gayle Foster, MD
NPI 1043288509 · Psychiatry Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gayle Foster, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1043288509).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043288509
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26123 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,361 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 467 | $117 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 429 | $15 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 334 | $68 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 83 | $72 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 35 | $174 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 317 | 85 |
| Lamotrigine | 215 | 60 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 196 | 49 |
| Clonazepam | 194 | 30 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 189 | 58 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 181 | 46 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 149 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 451 Bmh Physician Office BldgMaryville, TN 37804-5807Phone: (865) 980-5377Fax: (865) 980-5376
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-10
- Last updated
- 2019-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gayle Foster's NPI number?
- Gayle Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043288509, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gayle Foster's specialty?
- Gayle Foster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gayle Foster located?
- Gayle Foster's practice location on file with NPPES is 2325 Crestmoor Rd Ste 204, Nashville, TN 37215.
- What is Gayle Foster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gayle Foster is (629) 255-2257.
- Does Gayle Foster accept Medicare?
- Gayle Foster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gayle Foster's NPI active?
- Yes — Gayle Foster's NPI (1043288509) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.