David Foster, R.P.A.-C
NPI 1285695957 · Physician Assistant · Albany, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Foster, R.P.A.-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Albany, NY (NPI 1285695957).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285695957
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- R.P.A.-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 005225-1 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,113 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 | 307 | $75 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 143 | $6 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 129 | $47 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 106 | $91 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 106 | $91 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 99 | 63 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 56 | 38 |
| Metronidazole | 52 | 31 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 50 | 29 |
| Ciclopirox | 46 | 25 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 46 | 27 |
| Tacrolimus | 43 | 16 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,032 across 69 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
- 2006-03-31
- Last updated
- 2022-06-17
- Certified
- 2022-06-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Foster's NPI number?
- David Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285695957, 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 Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is David Foster located?
- David Foster's practice location on file with NPPES is 2 Executive Park Dr, Albany, NY 12203-1220.
- What is David Foster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Foster is (518) 482-8631.
- 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 (1285695957) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.