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Nephrology

Sherwin Foster, MD

Works at hospitals in Sandpoint, ID · Coeur D'alene, ID · Spokane Valley, WA … · Idaho, Washington

Summary

Sherwin Foster, MD (Nephrology) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Sandpoint, ID, Coeur D'alene, ID and Spokane Valley, WA and other places. NPI 1720074990. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Sherwin Foster, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

NephrologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
32Years since medical school (graduated 1994)
MaleGender (as listed)
North Idaho Nephrology Associates IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Sherwin Foster work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Sherwin Foster at 4 hospitals: Bonner General Hospital, Kootenai Health, Multicare Valley Hospital and Northwest Specialty Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Sherwin Foster see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Hayden, ID. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Sherwin Foster's specialty?
Medicare lists Nephrology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Sherwin Foster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sherwin Foster accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Sherwin Foster?
(208) 762-7760, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Sherwin Foster's NPI number?
1720074990. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Sherwin Foster works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sherwin Foster at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Sherwin Foster is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • 8836 N Hess CHayden, ID 83835
  • 8836 N Hess St, Suite CHayden, ID 83835 (208) 762‑7760

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Sherwin Foster as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • North Idaho Nephrology Associates Inc2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Nephrology doctors in Idaho →

Other nephrologists in Idaho

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Idaho — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1994
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720074990
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians