Michael Foster, M.D.
NPI 1588927719 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Richardson, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Foster, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Richardson, TX (NPI 1588927719).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588927719
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- Q4107 (TX)
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
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
2,552 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 717 | $113 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 605 | $203 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 276 | $122 |
| Test to Measure Rate of Airflow94375 | 247 | $37 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 191 | $165 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 127 | $32 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 194 | 56 |
| Prednisone | 175 | 99 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 117 | 54 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 114 | 29 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 96 | 30 |
| Azithromycin | 71 | 36 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$419 across 12 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
- 2012-06-22
- Last updated
- 2021-04-08
- Certified
- 2021-04-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Foster's NPI number?
- Michael Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588927719, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Foster's specialty?
- Michael Foster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Foster located?
- Michael Foster's practice location on file with NPPES is 2821 E George Bush Hwy., Ste 407, Richardson, TX 75082.
- What is Michael Foster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Foster is (972) 680-0668.
- Does Michael Foster accept Medicare?
- Michael Foster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Foster's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Foster's NPI (1588927719) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.