Athanasios Foster, M.D.
NPI 1871572156 · Family Medicine Physician · Solana Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Athanasios Foster, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Solana Beach, CA (NPI 1871572156).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871572156
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C37725 (CA)
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
20 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
2,007 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 | 482 | $136 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 433 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 313 | $191 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 168 | $138 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation80305 | 155 | $12 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 120 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 406 | 111 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 234 | 73 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 216 | 65 |
| Losartan Potassium | 205 | 66 |
| Alprazolam | 190 | 49 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 177 | 64 |
| Simvastatin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$432 across 17 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
- 2006-01-13
- Last updated
- 2013-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Athanasios Foster's NPI number?
- Athanasios Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871572156, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Athanasios Foster's specialty?
- Athanasios Foster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Athanasios Foster located?
- Athanasios Foster's practice location on file with NPPES is 380 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075-2063.
- What is Athanasios Foster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Athanasios Foster is (858) 554-9800.
- Does Athanasios Foster accept Medicare?
- Athanasios Foster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Athanasios Foster's NPI active?
- Yes — Athanasios Foster's NPI (1871572156) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-12-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.