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Anesthesiology

William R. Foster, MD

Works at hospitals in Tucson, AZ · Arizona

Summary

Dr. William R. Foster, MD is an anesthesiologist at 5301 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712. Phone: (469) 340-1366. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, William R. Foster had 169 Original Medicare patients and 211 services. NPI 1093204174. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 5301 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (469) 340‑1366
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Tucson Medical Center
  • Group practice: Northwest HBP Medical Services LLC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: New York Medical College · graduated 2018 (8 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about William R. Foster, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does William R. Foster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William R. Foster accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does William R. Foster see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 169 Original Medicare patients and 211 services for William R. Foster. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is William R. Foster's NPI number?
1093204174. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for William R. Foster, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients169
Services billed to Medicare211
Different services or procedures49
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)27 services
  2. Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)18 services
  3. Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)16 services
  4. Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (00812)12 services
  5. Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) (64415)11 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis57%
  • Depression35%
  • Diabetes30%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%

Hospitals where William R. Foster works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William R. Foster at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Tucson Medical CenterTucson, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030006

Practice locations

Addresses where William R. Foster is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists William R. Foster as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Northwest HBP Medical Services LLC284 clinicians in the group
  • Ias Arizona PLLC114 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Tucson

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tucson, AZ — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Northwest HBP Medical Services LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNew York Medical College
Graduation year2018 (8 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1093204174
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians