Robert Foster, M.D.
NPI 1720163140 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720163140
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 17238 (AL)
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
90 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure, Each Additional 15 Minutes99153 | 51 | $10 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 17 | $35 |
| Review By Radiologist of Both Arms and Legs Veins of Both Arms Or Legs Image75822 | 11 | $122 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 11 | $45 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $10–$122 (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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 35 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 26 | 13 |
| Furosemide | 20 | — |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 16 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 15 | — |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate | 14 | — |
| Metoprolol Tartrate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$46 across 3 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
- 2006-10-25
- Last updated
- 2015-12-07
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.