Thomas Foster, OD
NPI 1114931516 · Optometrist · Sweetwater, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Foster, OD is a Optometrist provider in Sweetwater, TN (NPI 1114931516).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1114931516
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1421 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
789 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 184 | $37 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 182 | $118 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 164 | $115 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 62 | $98 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 45 | $49 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 39 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 154 | 42 |
| Timolol Maleate | 88 | 23 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 33 | — |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 32 | 18 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 26 | 19 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 25 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 22 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$171 across 7 records (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-28
- Last updated
- 2015-01-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Foster's NPI number?
- Thomas Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114931516, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Foster's specialty?
- Thomas Foster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Thomas Foster located?
- Thomas Foster's practice location on file with NPPES is 689a Hwy 68, Sweetwater, TN 37874.
- What is Thomas Foster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Foster is (423) 337-9222.
- Does Thomas Foster accept Medicare?
- Thomas Foster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Foster's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Foster's NPI (1114931516) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-01-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.