Robert Foster, OD
NPI 1447511001 · Optometrist · Petersburg, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Foster, OD is a Optometrist provider in Petersburg, VA (NPI 1447511001).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447511001
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0618002124 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 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
3,419 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 543 | $30 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 438 | $109 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 388 | $111 |
| Closure of Tear Duct Opening Using Plug68761 | 347 | $94 |
| Photography of Content of Eyes92285 | 276 | $19 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 215 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 844 | 160 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 249 | 81 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 246 | 162 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 237 | 57 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 172 | 91 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 152 | 65 |
| Cyclosporine | 90 | 39 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$538 across 26 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
- 2012-05-30
- Last updated
- 2012-07-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Foster's NPI number?
- Robert Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447511001, 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 Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Robert Foster located?
- Robert Foster's practice location on file with NPPES is 3500 S Crater Rd, Petersburg, VA 23805-9204.
- What is Robert Foster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Foster is (804) 861-2020.
- 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 (1447511001) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-07-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.