Carla Foster, PA
NPI 1598901464 · Medical Physician Assistant · Roanoke, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carla Foster, PA is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Roanoke, VA (NPI 1598901464).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598901464
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0110002935 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
401 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 169 | $106 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 101 | $74 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 80 | $106 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 21 | $31 |
| Administration of Pneumococcal VaccineG0009 | 17 | $31 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 13 | $2 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 82 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 219 | 90 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 176 | 67 |
| Losartan Potassium | 136 | 54 |
| Omeprazole | 133 | 48 |
| Lisinopril | 133 | 56 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 122 | 43 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$396 across 22 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
- 2008-12-26
- Last updated
- 2011-03-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carla Foster's NPI number?
- Carla Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598901464, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carla Foster's specialty?
- Carla Foster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Carla Foster located?
- Carla Foster's practice location on file with NPPES is 4615 Huntridge Rd, Roanoke, VA 24012-8510.
- What is Carla Foster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carla Foster is (540) 977-0900.
- Does Carla Foster accept Medicare?
- Carla Foster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carla Foster's NPI active?
- Yes — Carla Foster's NPI (1598901464) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-03-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.