Quick answers
- Does Sara S. Foster accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sara S. 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 Sara S. Foster see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 239 Original Medicare patients and 307 services for Sara S. Foster. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sara S. Foster's NPI number?
- 1831491596. 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 Sara S. 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 | 239 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 307 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)269 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)22 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%
- Atrial fibrillation55%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
- Heart failure36%
Hospitals where Sara S. Foster works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sara S. 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.
- Cayuga Medical Center at IthacaIthaca, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330307
- Schuyler HospitalMontour Falls, NY · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 331313
Practice locations
Addresses where Sara S. Foster is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 310 Taughannock Blvd, Suite 4Ithaca, NY 14850 (607) 269‑0100
- 40 Catherwood RdIthaca, NY 14850 (607) 272‑0460
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sara S. Foster as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cayuga Medical Associates PC282 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Ithaca
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ithaca, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cayuga Medical Associates PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1831491596 |
| 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