Christopher Foster, PA-C, ATC
NPI 1386041739 · Physician Assistant · Springfield, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Foster, PA-C, ATC is a Physician Assistant provider in Springfield, MO (NPI 1386041739).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386041739
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C, ATC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2014032022 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 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
255 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 74 | $100 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 72 | $59 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 64 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 20 | $44 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 13 | $22 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 13 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$22 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
- 2014-12-01
- Last updated
- 2024-03-27
- Certified
- 2024-03-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Foster's NPI number?
- Christopher Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386041739, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Foster's specialty?
- Christopher Foster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Foster located?
- Christopher Foster's practice location on file with NPPES is 3555 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807-7310.
- What is Christopher Foster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Foster is (417) 875-3800.
- Does Christopher Foster accept Medicare?
- Christopher Foster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Foster's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Foster's NPI (1386041739) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.