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Jennifer T. Foster, MD

Works at hospitals in Mountain Home, AR · Arkansas

Summary

Dr. Jennifer T. Foster, MD is a general surgeon at 673 N Main St, Suite D, Salem, AR 72578. Phone: (870) 425-9120. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Jennifer T. Foster had 408 Original Medicare patients and 1,809 services. NPI 1356579510. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 673 N Main St, Suite D, Salem, AR 72578 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (870) 425‑9120
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Baxter Health
  • Group practice: Ozark Surgical Group
  • Medical school: University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine · graduated 2009 (17 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Jennifer T. Foster, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Jennifer T. Foster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jennifer T. 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 Jennifer T. Foster see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 408 Original Medicare patients and 1,809 services for Jennifer T. Foster. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Jennifer T. Foster's NPI number?
1356579510. 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 Jennifer T. 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 patients408
Services billed to Medicare1,809
Different services or procedures94
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance (36465)234 services
  2. Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93970)125 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)123 services
  4. Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93971)119 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)115 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 cholesterol67%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)33%
  • Ischemic heart disease32%
  • Anxiety31%

Hospitals where Jennifer T. Foster works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jennifer T. 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.

  • Baxter HealthMountain Home, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040027

Practice locations

Addresses where Jennifer T. Foster is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Jennifer T. Foster as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Ozark Surgical Group9 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Salem

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Salem, AR — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Ozark Surgical Group

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Arkansas College Of Medicine
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1356579510
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians