Katherine Foster, D.O.
NPI 1295047942 · Pediatric Dermatology Physician · Grand Rapids, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Katherine Foster, D.O. is a Pediatric Dermatology Physician provider in Grand Rapids, MI (NPI 1295047942).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295047942
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5101018969 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 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
- 2010-07-10
- Last updated
- 2022-05-20
- Certified
- 2022-05-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katherine Foster's NPI number?
- Katherine Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295047942, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Katherine Foster's specialty?
- Katherine Foster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Katherine Foster located?
- Katherine Foster's practice location on file with NPPES is 35 Michigan St Ne Ste 5201, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2530.
- What is Katherine Foster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Katherine Foster is (616) 486-5885.
- Does Katherine Foster accept Medicare?
- Katherine Foster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Katherine Foster's NPI active?
- Yes — Katherine Foster's NPI (1295047942) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.