Laura Foster, NP
NPI 1407073109 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Waynesville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Foster, NP is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Waynesville, NC (NPI 1407073109).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407073109
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5007029 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
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
29 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 29 | $100 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $100–$100 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 72 | 27 |
| Risperidone | 56 | — |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 56 | 17 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 53 | 19 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 50 | 21 |
| Mirtazapine | 36 | 13 |
| Aripiprazole | 33 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-04-20
- Last updated
- 2023-08-08
- Certified
- 2023-08-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Foster's NPI number?
- Laura Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407073109, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Foster's specialty?
- Laura Foster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Laura Foster located?
- Laura Foster's practice location on file with NPPES is 91 Timberlane Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786-7927.
- What is Laura Foster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Foster is (828) 454-7220.
- Does Laura Foster accept Medicare?
- Laura Foster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Foster's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Foster's NPI (1407073109) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.