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Dr. Prima Foster, MD
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Columbus, GA
- NPI 1578671970
- Accepts Medicare
- 21 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group 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
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 2, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2005 — 21 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Georgia #057619
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578671970. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,404
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$74,159
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 424 | 173 | $81 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 197 | 112 | $112 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 148 | 65 | $12 | |
J1885 |
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg | 142 | 36 | $0 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 120 | 82 | $8 | |
J0696 |
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | 99 | 23 | $0 | |
G0446 |
Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes | 55 | 55 | $24 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 51 | 51 | $120 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 49 | 49 | $104 | |
G0444 |
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 46 | 46 | $17 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 51 peers in this city , average services per provider: 237. This provider delivers 5.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$857
Transactions
58
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 15 | $202.71 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 17 | $180.62 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 7 | $112.81 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 4 | $63.50 | |
| ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.) | 2 | $39.74 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 2 | $38.51 | |
| Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. | 2 | $33.35 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. | 2 | $29.90 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1 | $24.01 | |
| Astellas Pharma US Inc | 1 | $23.97 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $17.40 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $16.70 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $15.42 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $15.42 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 1 | $14.45 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
854
Patients
433
Total drug cost
$63,970
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 110 | 45 | $999 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 91 | 39 | $989 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 77 | 34 | $846 |
| Ibuprofen | Generic | 59 | 39 | $361 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 57 | 33 | $416 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 53 | 20 | $327 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 49 | 27 | $751 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 48 | 41 | $146 |
| Simvastatin | Generic | 48 | 18 | $439 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 47 | 33 | $1,255 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Prima Foster's medical specialty?
Dr. Prima Foster practices Family Medicine Physician in Columbus, GA.
Where does Dr. Prima Foster practice?
Dr. Prima Foster practices at 6400 Flat Rock RD, Columbus, GA 319075972. Office phone: 7064785858.
What is Dr. Prima Foster's NPI?
Dr. Prima Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578671970, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Prima Foster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Prima Foster accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Prima Foster commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (HCPCS 96372). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.