Quick answers
- Does Tyler J. Foster accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tyler J. 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 Tyler J. Foster see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 207 Original Medicare patients and 322 services for Tyler J. Foster. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tyler J. Foster's NPI number?
- 1689054959. 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 Tyler J. 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 | 207 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 322 |
| Different services or procedures | 70 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)30 services
- Insertion of probe in esophagus for heart ultrasound (93313)19 services
- Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)16 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)16 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels (00560)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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Diabetes32%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
Hospitals where Tyler J. Foster works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tyler J. 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.
- Allen HospitalWaterloo, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160110
- Mercy Medical Center - Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160079
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical CenterDes Moines, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160083
Practice locations
Addresses where Tyler J. Foster is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314 (515) 247‑3121
- 1825 Logan AveWaterloo, IA 50703
- 4480 Utica Ridge RdBettendorf, IA 52722
- 701 10th St SECedar Rapids, IA 52403
- 701 10th St SE J Edward Lundy, Mercy Pediatric ClinicCedar Rapids, IA 52403 (319) 832‑2328
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tyler J. Foster as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation1,246 clinicians in the group
- Cep America - Anesthesia PC849 clinicians in the group
- Mercy Medical Center305 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Des Moines
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Des Moines, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689054959 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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