Quick answers
- Does Heidi L. Foster accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Heidi 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 Heidi L. Foster see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 123 Original Medicare patients and 1,176 services for Heidi L. Foster. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Heidi L. Foster's NPI number?
- 1790841989. 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 Heidi 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 | 123 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,176 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)585 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)135 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)127 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)57 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)56 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 cholesterol55%
- High blood pressure53%
- Arthritis31%
- Anxiety19%
- Ischemic heart disease16%
- Chronic kidney disease15%
Practice locations
Addresses where Heidi L. Foster is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1350 Lesauk DrSartell, MN 56377 (320) 252‑7546
- 15655 37th Ave N, Suite 100Plymouth, MN 55446 (630) 632‑2648
- 2765 Kelley Pkwy, Suite 100Orono, MN 55356 (952) 345‑4222
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Heidi L. Foster as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Skin Care Doctors PA7 clinicians in the group
- Mittal Dermatology, PA5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Minnesota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Skin Care Doctors PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 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) | 1790841989 |
| 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