Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Mark Foster, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Southport, NC
- NPI 1609876788
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 88.4 / 100 · 2023
- 43 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
902 N Howe St
Southport, NC 284613038
(910) 457-4789
fax (910) 457-5824
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 8, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 1983 — 43 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- North Carolina #00033658 · South Carolina #11847
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609876788. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,336
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$127,287
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 391 | 311 | $86 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 155 | 143 | $123 | |
73630 |
X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | 123 | 100 | $33 | |
72100 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 121 | 115 | $38 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 95 | 89 | $54 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 74 | 74 | $107 | |
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 74 | 39 | $7 | |
72148 |
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | 72 | 71 | $121 | |
73610 |
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | 48 | 40 | $35 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 45 | 45 | $161 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Southport Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 107. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$144
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restor3D, INC. | 1 | $110.54 | |
| Globus Medical, INC. | 1 | $19.22 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $13.96 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
384
Patients
189
Total drug cost
$7,175
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | Generic | 140 | 55 | $3,174 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 83 | 40 | $1,416 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 56 | 17 | $1,943 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 40 | 20 | $210 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 34 | 30 | $269 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 16 | 14 | $107 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 15 | 13 | $56 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Mark Foster's medical specialty?
Dr. Mark Foster practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Southport, NC.
Where does Dr. Mark Foster practice?
Dr. Mark Foster practices at 902 N Howe St, Southport, NC 284613038. Office phone: 9104574789.
What is Dr. Mark Foster's NPI?
Dr. Mark Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609876788, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Mark Foster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Mark Foster accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Mark 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); X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73630). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.