Quick answers
- Does Craig L. Foster accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Craig L. 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 Craig L. Foster see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 198 Original Medicare patients and 802 services for Craig L. Foster. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Craig L. Foster's NPI number?
- 1689166076. 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 Craig L. 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 | 198 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 802 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 83 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)245 services
- Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes (99350)82 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)78 services
- Biopsy of fingernail or toenail (11755)59 services
- Residence visit for new patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99345)57 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 pressure64%
- High cholesterol46%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia32%
- Depression31%
- Arthritis30%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
Practice locations
Addresses where Craig L. Foster is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3570 S Val Vista Dr, Suite 104Gilbert, AZ 85297 (480) 900‑9343
- 700 S La Posada CirGreen Valley, AZ 85614 (310) 750‑4511
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Craig L. Foster as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Jeffrey Demian Inc26 clinicians in the group
- Traction Podiatry Group6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Gilbert
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gilbert, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Jeffrey Demian Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2018 (8 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689166076 |
| 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