Quick answers
- Does John R. Foster accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John 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 John R. Foster see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 199 Original Medicare patients and 230 services for John R. Foster. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is John R. Foster's NPI number?
- 1285781088. 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 John 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 patients | 199 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 230 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back (00300)22 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand (01810)18 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body (00400)17 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones (01480)17 services
- Anesthesia for other repair of lower abdomen hernia (1 year or older) (00830)15 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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis46%
- Anxiety24%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)23%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
Practice locations
Addresses where John R. Foster is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3000 Edward Curd LaneFranklin, TN 37067 (615) 791‑2630
- 410 42nd Ave N, Suite 300Nashville, TN 37209 (615) 321‑6161
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John R. Foster as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Specialty Anesthesia of Tennessee37 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Franklin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Franklin, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Specialty Anesthesia of Tennessee
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285781088 |
| 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
- 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