Loretta Foster, NP
NPI 1497331516 · Nurse Practitioner · Pasadena, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Loretta Foster, NP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Pasadena, TX (NPI 1497331516).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497331516
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- AP145115 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
545 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 245 | $140 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 157 | $7 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 101 | $97 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 31 | $173 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 11 | $56 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$173 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 51 | 51 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 28 | 28 |
| Cephalexin | 17 | 17 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 17 | 17 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 16 | 16 |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | 14 | 14 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 4001 W Sam Houston Pkwy N Ste 140Houston, TX 77043-1236Phone: (713) 996-0900
- 1450 W Grand Pkwy S Ste MKaty, TX 77494-8331Phone: (281) 907-3233
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-03-19
- Last updated
- 2024-09-16
- Certified
- 2024-09-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Loretta Foster's NPI number?
- Loretta Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497331516, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Loretta Foster's specialty?
- Loretta Foster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Loretta Foster located?
- Loretta Foster's practice location on file with NPPES is 4000 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX 77504-1202.
- What is Loretta Foster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Loretta Foster is (713) 359-2200.
- Does Loretta Foster accept Medicare?
- Loretta Foster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Loretta Foster's NPI active?
- Yes — Loretta Foster's NPI (1497331516) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.