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
- Primary practice
-
477 N El Camino Real Ste C202
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 631-3500 - Mailing address
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2124 S El Camino Real Ste 100
Oceanside, CA 920546211
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.