Melanie Foster, D.O.
NPI 1467972117 · Family Medicine Physician · Sterling Heights, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Foster, D.O. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Sterling Heights, MI (NPI 1467972117).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467972117
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5101023435 (MI)
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
8 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
118 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 52 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 51 | $93 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 15 | $122 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $62–$122 (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 · 67 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 185 | 60 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 184 | 64 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 169 | 55 |
| Losartan Potassium | 123 | 44 |
| Lisinopril | 114 | 37 |
| Omeprazole | 93 | 32 |
| Simvastatin | 80 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-06-23
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Foster's NPI number?
- Melanie Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467972117, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Foster's specialty?
- Melanie Foster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melanie Foster located?
- Melanie Foster's practice location on file with NPPES is 44250 Dequindre Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314-1002.
- What is Melanie Foster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Foster is (248) 964-0400.
- Does Melanie Foster accept Medicare?
- Melanie Foster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Foster's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Foster's NPI (1467972117) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.