Melinda Foster, APRN, AGACNP-BC
NPI 1184037558 · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Arlington, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melinda Foster, APRN, AGACNP-BC is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Arlington, TX (NPI 1184037558).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184037558
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN, AGACNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP125354 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 104 | 62 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 46 | 28 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 29 | 17 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 27 | 15 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 25 | 14 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 24 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$752 across 11 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 5323 Harry Hines BlvdDallas, TX 75390-7201Phone: (146) 486-4002Fax: (214) 648-5461
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-06-03
- Last updated
- 2019-11-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melinda Foster's NPI number?
- Melinda Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184037558, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melinda Foster's specialty?
- Melinda Foster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melinda Foster located?
- Melinda Foster's practice location on file with NPPES is 811 Wright St, Arlington, TX 76012-4708.
- What is Melinda Foster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melinda Foster is (817) 960-3525.
- Does Melinda Foster accept Medicare?
- Melinda Foster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melinda Foster's NPI active?
- Yes — Melinda Foster's NPI (1184037558) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-11-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.