Kenneth Foerster, MD
NPI 1740535343 · Family Medicine Physician · Vancouver, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Foerster, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Vancouver, WA (NPI 1740535343).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740535343
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ML 60294885 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
213 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 97 | $123 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 44 | $23 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 29 | $88 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 28 | $3 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 15 | $26 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$123 (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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 21 | 20 |
| Naproxen | 18 | 18 |
| Cephalexin | 17 | 17 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 15 | 15 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 13 | 13 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 13 | 13 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-07-19
- Last updated
- 2012-07-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Foerster's NPI number?
- Kenneth Foerster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740535343, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Foerster's specialty?
- Kenneth Foerster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kenneth Foerster located?
- Kenneth Foerster's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 E 33rd St Ste 100, Vancouver, WA 98663-2776.
- What is Kenneth Foerster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Foerster is (360) 514-7550.
- Does Kenneth Foerster accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Foerster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Foerster's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Foerster's NPI (1740535343) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-07-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.