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
- Primary practice
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1237 E Main St, Suite C
Carbondale, IL 629013148
(618) 457-2281
fax (618) 529-0573 - Mailing address
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Po Box 1105
Indianapolis, IN 462061105
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Frequently asked questions
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.