Quick answers
- Does Lanny S. Foster accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Lanny S. 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 Lanny S. Foster see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 318 Original Medicare patients and 2,736 services for Lanny S. Foster. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Lanny S. Foster's NPI number?
- 1356365431. 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 Lanny S. 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 | 318 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,736 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)932 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)795 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)279 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)141 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth (11055)110 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%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Diabetes32%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
Practice locations
Addresses where Lanny S. Foster is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 31390 Northwestern Hwy EFarmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 855‑6888
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Farmington Hills
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Farmington Hills, MI — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356365431 |
| 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