Quick answers
- Does Melissa L. Foster accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa L. 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 Melissa L. Foster see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 60 Original Medicare patients and 70 services for Melissa L. Foster. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa L. Foster's NPI number?
- 1245754407. 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 Melissa L. 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 | 60 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 70 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)23 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)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%
- Arthritis75%
- Anxiety42%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Diabetes33%
Hospitals where Melissa L. Foster works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melissa L. 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.
- St Vincent HospitalWorcester, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220176
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa L. Foster is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 123 Summer StWorcester, MA 01608 (800) 847‑7902
- 2014 Washington StNewton, MA 02462 (617) 243‑6000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa L. Foster as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mass General Brigham Medical Group Suburban Massachusetts Inc602 clinicians in the group
- Unhlp LLC20 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Worcester
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Worcester, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mass General Brigham Medical Group Suburban Massachusetts Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | Albany Medical College Of Union University |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245754407 |
| 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