Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Alexander Foster, M.D.

Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Encinitas, CA

  • NPI 1033407275
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 88.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
477 N El Camino Real Ste C202
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 631-3500
Mailing address
2124 S El Camino Real Ste 100
Oceanside, CA 920546211

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 5, 2020
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207WX0120X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A124880
Medicaid
WA #1033407275

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1033407275. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,465
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$632,646
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears 1,778 663 $22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 507 322 $137
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 477 295 $97
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug 444 160 $129
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 334 199 $575
92134 Imaging of retina 316 269 $44
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 301 288 $139
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 192 171 $40
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 185 137 $371
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 185 185 $177

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Encinitas Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician, average services per provider: 260. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$846
Transactions
35
Manufacturers
11
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 5 $222.17
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 13 $210.00
Astellas Pharma US INC 4 $94.74
Harrow Eye, LLC 3 $81.38
Abbvie INC. 2 $56.47
Oyster Point Pharma, INC. 2 $53.41
Optos, INC. 2 $40.93
Glaukos Corporation 1 $26.59
Dompe US, INC. 1 $25.47
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $17.65
Thea Pharma INC. 1 $17.51

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$805
Entertainment
$41

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
644
Patients
313
Total drug cost
$106,901
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 268 168 $8,759
Latanoprost Generic 90 25 $1,419
Timolol Maleate Generic 41 20 $906
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 31 11 $917
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 30 15 $1,566
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 29 18 $32,431
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 28 0 $15,434
Cyclosporine Generic 21 12 $12,218
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 19 13 $494
Ofloxacin Generic 18 16 $214

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Alexander Foster's medical specialty?
Dr. Alexander Foster practices Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician in Encinitas, CA.
Where does Dr. Alexander Foster practice?
Dr. Alexander Foster practices at 477 N El Camino Real Ste C202, Encinitas, CA 92024. Office phone: 7606313500.
What is Dr. Alexander Foster's NPI?
Dr. Alexander Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033407275, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alexander Foster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alexander Foster accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alexander Foster commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Microfluid analysis of tears (HCPCS 83861); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.