Guy Foster, MD
NPI 1871674861 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Carson City, NV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Guy Foster, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Carson City, NV (NPI 1871674861).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871674861
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 10196 (NV)
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
3,829 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 | 1,469 | $125 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 804 | $89 |
| Test to Measure Rate of Airflow94375 | 780 | $38 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 157 | $177 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 131 | $215 |
| Sleep Study Including Heart Rate, Breathing, and Sleep Time95800 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 735 | 134 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 482 | 166 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 378 | 121 |
| Azithromycin | 340 | 105 |
| Prednisone | 239 | 99 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 163 | 84 |
| Trazodone Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,356 across 107 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
- 2006-10-18
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Guy Foster's NPI number?
- Guy Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871674861, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Guy Foster's specialty?
- Guy Foster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Guy Foster located?
- Guy Foster's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Bath St, Carson City, NV 89703.
- What is Guy Foster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Guy Foster is (775) 882-2106.
- Does Guy Foster accept Medicare?
- Guy Foster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Guy Foster's NPI active?
- Yes — Guy Foster's NPI (1871674861) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.