Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Laura Foster, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Oakland, CA
- NPI 1609824127
- Accepts Medicare
- 30 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
350 Hawthorne Ave
Oakland, CA 946093108
(510) 655-4000 - Mailing address
-
Po Box 12469
Westminster, CA 926852469
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 17, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 1996 — 30 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A73962
- Medicaid
- CA #00A7396230
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609824127. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
35
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$5,342
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 21 | 21 | $129 | |
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 14 | 14 | $187 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 71 peers in Oakland Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 73. This provider delivers 0.5× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
258
Patients
254
Total drug cost
$2,771
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 38 | 38 | $346 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 35 | 35 | $242 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | Generic | 28 | 28 | $364 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 27 | 27 | $199 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | Generic | 19 | 17 | $147 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 18 | 18 | $283 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 18 | 17 | $117 |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | Generic | 17 | 17 | $484 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 12 | 12 | $208 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 12 | 11 | $110 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Laura Foster's medical specialty?
Dr. Laura Foster practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Oakland, CA.
Where does Dr. Laura Foster practice?
Dr. Laura Foster practices at 350 Hawthorne Ave, Oakland, CA 946093108. Office phone: 5106554000.
What is Dr. Laura Foster's NPI?
Dr. Laura Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609824127, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Laura Foster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Laura Foster accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Laura Foster commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.