Prima Foster, MD
NPI 1578671970 · Family Medicine Physician · Columbus, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Prima Foster, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Columbus, GA (NPI 1578671970).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578671970
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 057619 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
1,073 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Service for Single Injection of Allergen95115 | 268 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 246 | $82 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 125 | $12 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 96 | $113 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 78 | $8 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 61 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 55 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 123 | 47 |
| Losartan Potassium | 104 | 49 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 88 | 42 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 85 | 43 |
| Prednisone | 74 | 49 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 59 | 17 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$857 across 60 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
- 2006-08-26
- Last updated
- 2025-02-02
- Certified
- 2025-02-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Prima Foster's NPI number?
- Prima Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578671970, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Prima Foster's specialty?
- Prima Foster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Prima Foster located?
- Prima Foster's practice location on file with NPPES is 6400 Flat Rock Rd, Columbus, GA 31907-5972.
- What is Prima Foster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Prima Foster is (706) 478-5858.
- Does Prima Foster accept Medicare?
- Prima Foster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Prima Foster's NPI active?
- Yes — Prima Foster's NPI (1578671970) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.