Quick answers
- Does Prima R. Foster accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Prima 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 Prima R. Foster see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 199 Original Medicare patients and 2,663 services for Prima R. Foster. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Prima R. Foster's NPI number?
- 1578671970. 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 Prima 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 | 2,663 |
| Different services or procedures | 53 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Professional service for single injection of allergen (95115)268 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)246 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)125 services
- Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg (J1885)110 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)96 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 cholesterol74%
- Diabetes39%
- Arthritis39%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Prima R. Foster is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6400 Flat Rock RdColumbus, GA 31907 (706) 478‑5858
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Prima R. Foster as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Capri Medical Group2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
- Family Practicealso
Other emergency medicine doctors in Columbus
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbus, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Capri Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578671970 |
| 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