Robert Foster, MD
NPI 1295791648 · Plastic Surgery Physician · San Francisco, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Foster, MD is a Plastic Surgery Physician provider in San Francisco, CA (NPI 1295791648).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295791648
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Plastic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G81405 (CA)
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
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
97 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 38 | $149 |
| Repair of Wound By Transferring Skin, 30.1-60.0 Sq Cm14301 | 22 | $967 |
| Breast Reduction19318 | 13 | $1,747 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 13 | $109 |
| Repair for Sagging of the Breast19316 | 11 | $546 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $109–$1,747 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$49 across 2 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
- 2006-04-25
- Last updated
- 2008-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Foster's NPI number?
- Robert Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295791648, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Foster's specialty?
- Robert Foster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Plastic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Foster located?
- Robert Foster's practice location on file with NPPES is 400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143-2202.
- What is Robert Foster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Foster is (415) 476-9238.
- Does Robert Foster accept Medicare?
- Robert Foster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Foster's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Foster's NPI (1295791648) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.