Michael Foster, DMD, MPH
NPI 1962474304 · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) · Kingsport, TN
Michael Foster, DMD, MPH is a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider in Kingsport, TN (NPI 1962474304).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962474304
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)Dental Providers
- Credential
- DMD, MPH
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA560 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 356 | 276 |
| Ibuprofen | 279 | 228 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 241 | 198 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 98 | 76 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 54 | 45 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 44 | 35 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 29 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,337 across 19 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
- 2006-02-01
- Last updated
- 2016-09-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Foster's NPI number?
- Michael Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962474304, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Foster's specialty?
- Michael Foster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (Dental Providers).
- Where is Michael Foster located?
- Michael Foster's practice location on file with NPPES is 117 W Sevier Ave, Kingsport, TN 37660-3799.
- What is Michael Foster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Foster is (423) 224-3200.
- Is Michael Foster's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Foster's NPI (1962474304) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-09-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.