Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nova Foster, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Carbondale, IL

  • NPI 1902829567
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1237 E Main St, Suite C
Carbondale, IL 629013148
(618) 457-2281
fax (618) 529-0573
Mailing address
Po Box 1105
Indianapolis, IN 462061105

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 18, 2014
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Illinois #036.134717 · California #A65913
Medicaid
CA #00A659130

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1902829567. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
281
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$46,804
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 47 42 $95
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 41 41 $177
76098 X-ray of surgical specimen 35 30 $15
19301 Partial removal of breast 34 29 $658
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 31 26 $140
G2212 Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or 28 24 $30
38525 Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm 19 19 $216
38900 Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery 19 19 $133
76098 X-ray of surgical specimen 14 12 $15
38792 Injection of radioactive material for x-ray identification of lymph node 13 13 $16

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Carbondale Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 26. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
27
Patients
27
Total drug cost
$87
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 27 27 $87

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Nova Foster's medical specialty?
Dr. Nova Foster practices Surgery Physician in Carbondale, IL.
Where does Dr. Nova Foster practice?
Dr. Nova Foster practices at 1237 E Main St, Carbondale, IL 629013148. Office phone: 6184572281.
What is Dr. Nova Foster's NPI?
Dr. Nova Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902829567, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nova Foster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nova Foster accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nova Foster commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); X-ray of surgical specimen (HCPCS 76098). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.