Donald Foster, D.O.
NPI 1679960066 · Family Medicine Physician · Elmira, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donald Foster, D.O. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Elmira, NY (NPI 1679960066).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679960066
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 292791 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 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
128 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 | 67 | $92 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 61 | $62 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $62–$92 (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 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 160 | 37 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 93 | 20 |
| Gabapentin | 57 | 17 |
| Pregabalin | 52 | 15 |
| Alprazolam | 47 | 14 |
| Clonazepam | 38 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$214 across 10 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
- 2015-04-23
- Last updated
- 2022-04-11
- Certified
- 2022-04-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donald Foster's NPI number?
- Donald Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679960066, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donald Foster's specialty?
- Donald Foster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Donald Foster located?
- Donald Foster's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Madison Ave Ste 2b, Elmira, NY 14901-3219.
- What is Donald Foster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donald Foster is (607) 732-1310.
- Does Donald Foster accept Medicare?
- Donald Foster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donald Foster's NPI active?
- Yes — Donald Foster's NPI (1679960066) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.