Quick answers
- Does Lindsey Foster accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lindsey 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 Lindsey Foster see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 271 Original Medicare patients and 432 services for Lindsey Foster. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lindsey Foster's NPI number?
- 1225487473. 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 Lindsey 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 patients | 271 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 432 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)213 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)101 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)42 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)26 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)13 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes27%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Hospitals where Lindsey Foster works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Lindsey 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.
- Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360180
Practice locations
Addresses where Lindsey Foster is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 9500 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 44195 (216) 444‑2200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Lindsey Foster as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cleveland Clinic7,090 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Cleveland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cleveland, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cleveland Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2016 (10 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225487473 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians