Quick answers
- Does James L. Foster Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James L. Foster Jr. 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 James L. Foster Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 190 Original Medicare patients and 721 services for James L. Foster Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James L. Foster Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1235172230. 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 James L. Foster Jr., 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 | 190 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 721 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Ct scan of chest without contrast (71250)73 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)60 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)58 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)40 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)39 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%
- Ischemic heart disease58%
- Arthritis47%
- Chronic kidney disease44%
- Diabetes39%
Hospitals where James L. Foster Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James L. Foster Jr. 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.
- Atrium Health Navicent the Medical CenterMacon, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110107
- SGMC HealthValdosta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110122
Practice locations
Addresses where James L. Foster Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1120 Morningside DrPerry, GA 31069 (478) 987‑3600
- 2409 N Patterson St, Suite 230aValdosta, GA 31602 (229) 259‑4369
- 2501 N Patterson StValdosta, GA 31602 (229) 433‑1000
- 575 1st StMacon, GA 31201
- 777 Hemlock StMacon, GA 31201 (478) 633‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James L. Foster Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Health Services of Central Georgia300 clinicians in the group
- SGMC Physician Network Inc133 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
- General Surgeryalso
Other thoracic surgeons in Georgia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Georgia — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Health Services of Central Georgia
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1235172230 |
| 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