Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Charles Foster, M.D.
Ophthalmology Physician · Waltham, MA
- NPI 1285617530
- MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
- 21 yrs on file
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1440 Main Street, Suite 201
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 891-6377
fax (617) 494-1430
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 8, 2015
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207W00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Massachusetts #37755
- Medicaid
- MA #2030667
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285617530. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
5,852
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$299,196
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 510 | 162 | $142 | |
96415 |
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour | 478 | 25 | $33 | |
82565 |
Blood creatinine level | 369 | 105 | $5 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 369 | 104 | $8 | |
84520 |
Urea nitrogen level to assess kidney function, quantitative | 368 | 104 | $4 | |
84450 |
Liver enzyme (sgot), level | 367 | 104 | $5 | |
84460 |
Liver enzyme (sgpt), level | 367 | 104 | $5 | |
82947 |
Blood glucose (sugar) level | 365 | 102 | $4 | |
82977 |
Glutamyltransferase (liver enzyme) level | 356 | 96 | $7 | |
88350 |
Antibody evaluation, each additional single antibody stain procedure | 337 | 44 | $138 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Waltham Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 271. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$6,255
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. | 1 | $6,000.00 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. | 1 | $169.51 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 4 | $85.08 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,156
Patients
269
Total drug cost
$1,902,387
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) | Brand | 215 | 55 | $8,033 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | Generic | 130 | 39 | $7,526 |
| Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) | Brand | 115 | 14 | $1,129,466 |
| Prolensa (Bromfenac Sodium) | Brand | 99 | 24 | $64,587 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) | Brand | 71 | 22 | $1,812 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 67 | 19 | $1,542 |
| Acyclovir | Generic | 66 | 19 | $1,638 |
| Gammagard Liquid (Immun Glob G(Igg)/Gly/Iga Ov50) | Brand | 65 | 0 | $591,528 |
| Latanoprost | Generic | 56 | 17 | $1,298 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | Generic | 51 | 14 | $4,886 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Charles Foster's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Foster practices Ophthalmology Physician in Waltham, MA.
Where does Dr. Charles Foster practice?
Dr. Charles Foster practices at 1440 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451. Office phone: 7818916377.
What is Dr. Charles Foster's NPI?
Dr. Charles Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285617530, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Foster commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour (HCPCS 96415); Blood creatinine level (HCPCS 82565). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.