MARK FOSTER MD – NPI #1245294040
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

MARK FOSTER is a physician located in WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1245294040 to MARK FOSTER on April 17, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 15 years ago on Dec 29, 2010. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MARK FOSTER below.

NPI Profile for
MARK FOSTER

NPI Number
1245294040
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MARK FOSTER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1323 ROUTE 9
SUITE 204
WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590-4904
Phone: (845) 298-7022 Fax: (845) 298-5618
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for MARK FOSTER

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNA HMO-INT MEDSNY535003
OTHERAETNA HMO-PEDSNY3479272
OTHERAETNA PPO/POSNY4224223
OTHERCDPHPNY10031814
OTHERHEALTHNETNY0D0761
OTHERMVP-INTERNAL MEDNY117566
OTHERMVP-PEDIATRICNY267374
OTHEROXFORDNYP396636
MEDICAIDNY01070057
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 NY 174350
208000000X
- Pediatrics		 NY 174350

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
RUTGERS NEW JERSEY MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 1988
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MARK FOSTER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • VASSAR BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER
      45 READE PLACE
      POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601
    • WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER
      100 WOODS RD
      VALHALLA, NY 10595
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • HEALTH QUEST HOME CARE, INC (CERTIFIED) CHHA
      2649 SOUTH ROAD, SUITE 220
      POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601
  • HOSPICE
    • HUDSON VALLEY HOSPICE
      374 VIOLET AVE
      POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12601

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