John Foster
NPI 1417480021 · Anesthesiology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Foster is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1417480021).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417480021
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 86482 (SC)
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
9 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
383 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 61 | $200 |
| Critical Care, Each Additional 30 Minutes99292 | 60 | $101 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 50 | $41 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Probe in Esophagus, With Report93312 | 30 | $99 |
| Anesthesia for Electroshock Therapy00104 | 26 | $108 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 26 | $74 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-10
- Last updated
- 2024-06-19
- Certified
- 2024-06-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Foster's NPI number?
- John Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417480021, 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 625 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249-6810.
- What is John Foster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Foster is (205) 934-4696.
- 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 (1417480021) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.