Christy Foster, MD
NPI 1497097547 · Pediatric Endocrinology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christy Foster, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinology Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1497097547).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497097547
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Endocrinology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$191 across 3 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 920 Madison AveSuite 447Memphis, TN 38103-3438Phone: (901) 287-6034
- 920 Madison AveSuite 447Memphis, TN 38103-3438Phone: (901) 287-6034
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-03-26
- Last updated
- 2019-05-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christy Foster's NPI number?
- Christy Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497097547, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christy Foster's specialty?
- Christy Foster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Endocrinology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christy Foster located?
- Christy Foster's practice location on file with NPPES is 1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233.
- What is Christy Foster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christy Foster is (205) 638-9107.
- Does Christy Foster accept Medicare?
- Christy Foster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christy Foster's NPI active?
- Yes — Christy Foster's NPI (1497097547) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-05-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.