John Foster, MD
NPI 1285781088 · Anesthesiology Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Foster, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1285781088).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285781088
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 42522 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
115 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Skin, Muscles, Or Nerves of Head, Neck, and Upper Back00300 | 22 | $94 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Nerves, Muscles, Tendons, and Tissue of Forearm, Wrist, and Hand01810 | 18 | $67 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Skin of Arms, Legs, and Front Body00400 | 17 | $74 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot Bones01480 | 17 | $73 |
| Anesthesia for Other Repair of Lower Abdomen Hernia (1 Year Or Older)00830 | 15 | $88 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure to Repair Upper Abdominal Incisional Hernia And/Or Wound Opening00752 | 13 | $115 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-04
- Last updated
- 2022-03-25
- Certified
- 2022-03-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Foster's NPI number?
- John Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285781088, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Foster's specialty?
- John Foster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Foster located?
- John Foster's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232-0001.
- What is John Foster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Foster is (615) 936-2000.
- Does John Foster accept Medicare?
- John Foster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Foster's NPI active?
- Yes — John Foster's NPI (1285781088) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.