David Foster, MD
NPI 1174679179 · Internal Medicine Physician · Valley Stream, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Foster, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Valley Stream, NY (NPI 1174679179).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174679179
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 217856 (NY)
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
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
1,915 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 572 | $98 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 537 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 228 | $137 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 170 | $137 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 166 | $3 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 66 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metformin Hcl | 307 | 92 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 290 | 89 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 253 | 81 |
| Simvastatin | 160 | 47 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 150 | 46 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 141 | 44 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$144 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-25
- Last updated
- 2014-11-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Foster's NPI number?
- David Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174679179, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Foster's specialty?
- David Foster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Foster located?
- David Foster's practice location on file with NPPES is 10 E Merrick Rd, Valley Stream, NY 11580-5800.
- What is David Foster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Foster is (516) 825-2439.
- Does David Foster accept Medicare?
- David Foster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Foster's NPI active?
- Yes — David Foster's NPI (1174679179) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-11-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.