Craig Foster, DPM
NPI 1689166076 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Gilbert, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Craig Foster, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Gilbert, AZ (NPI 1689166076).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689166076
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- POD001009 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 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
706 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 245 | $43 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 60 Minutes99350 | 82 | $177 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 78 | $71 |
| Biopsy of Fingernail Or Toenail11755 | 59 | $115 |
| Residence Visit for New Patient With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99345 | 57 | $193 |
| Residence Visit for New Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 60 Minutes99344 | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$33 across 2 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
- 2018-06-01
- Last updated
- 2025-03-20
- Certified
- 2025-03-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Craig Foster's NPI number?
- Craig Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689166076, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Craig Foster's specialty?
- Craig Foster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Craig Foster located?
- Craig Foster's practice location on file with NPPES is 3570 S Val Vista Dr Ste 104, Gilbert, AZ 85297-7327.
- What is Craig Foster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Craig Foster is (480) 900-9343.
- Does Craig Foster accept Medicare?
- Craig Foster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Craig Foster's NPI active?
- Yes — Craig Foster's NPI (1689166076) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.