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Obstetrics/Gynecology

Chikara N. Foster-Rettig, MD

Sees patients in Waco, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Chikara N. Foster-Rettig, MD is an OB-GYN at 120 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Suite 300, Waco, TX 76712. Phone: (254) 313-6500. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1548798697. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: OB-GYN (Medicare lists Obstetrics/Gynecology)
  • Address: 120 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Suite 300, Waco, TX 76712 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (254) 313‑6500
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Heart of Texas Community Health Center, Inc.
  • Medical school: University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio · graduated 2017 (9 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Chikara N. Foster-Rettig, 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 Chikara N. Foster-Rettig accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chikara N. Foster-Rettig 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.
What is Chikara N. Foster-Rettig's NPI number?
1548798697. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Chikara N. Foster-Rettig is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Chikara N. Foster-Rettig as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Heart of Texas Community Health Center, Inc.111 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other OB-GYNs in Waco

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Waco, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Heart of Texas Community Health Center, Inc.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio
Graduation year2017 (9 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1548798697
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians