Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Carl Foster, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Family Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Hospitalist Physician · Columbus, GA
- NPI 1316980139
- Accepts Medicare
- 25 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
6400 Flat Rock RD
Columbus, GA 319075972
(706) 478-5858
fax (706) 478-0417
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 30, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 2001 — 25 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Georgia #057618 · Oklahoma #23851
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1316980139. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
150
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$10,703
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 51 | 37 | $114 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 48 | 37 | $80 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 18 | 17 | $8 | |
87811 |
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) | 18 | 18 | $41 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 15 | 11 | $11 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 51 peers in this city , average services per provider: 237. This provider delivers 0.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$712
Transactions
49
Manufacturers
14
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 12 | $175.86 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 15 | $170.92 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 7 | $111.63 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 4 | $63.50 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. | 2 | $29.90 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1 | $24.01 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 1 | $22.71 | |
| ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.) | 1 | $17.55 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $17.40 | |
| Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. | 1 | $17.25 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $16.69 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $15.42 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 1 | $14.45 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 1 | $14.27 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
397
Patients
160
Total drug cost
$42,175
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 53 | 24 | $679 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 38 | 18 | $273 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 38 | 16 | $443 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 38 | 38 | $112 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 27 | 17 | $427 |
| Simvastatin | Generic | 24 | 11 | $209 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 22 | 12 | $668 |
| Metformin Hcl Er (Metformin Hcl) | Brand | 22 | 12 | $869 |
| Ozempic (Semaglutide) | Brand | 22 | 0 | $37,273 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 21 | 0 | $161 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Carl Foster's medical specialty?
Dr. Carl Foster practices Family Medicine Physician in Columbus, GA.
Where does Dr. Carl Foster practice?
Dr. Carl Foster practices at 6400 Flat Rock RD, Columbus, GA 319075972. Office phone: 7064785858.
What is Dr. Carl Foster's NPI?
Dr. Carl Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316980139, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carl Foster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carl Foster accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carl Foster commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.