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Family Practice

Anthanasios J. Foster, MD

Works at hospitals in La Jolla, CA · Encinitas, CA · California

Summary

Anthanasios J. Foster, MD (Family Practice) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in La Jolla, CA and Encinitas, CA. NPI 1871572156. 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 Anthanasios J. 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

Family PracticePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
51Years since medical school (graduated 1975)
Indiana University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Scripps HealthGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Anthanasios J. Foster work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Anthanasios J. Foster at 3 hospitals: Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Anthanasios J. Foster see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 11 practice locations, including La Jolla, CA, Carlsbad, CA and Oceanside, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Anthanasios J. Foster's specialty?
Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
Does Anthanasios J. Foster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Anthanasios J. 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.
Does Anthanasios J. Foster offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Anthanasios J. Foster offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Anthanasios J. Foster?
(858) 554-9100, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Anthanasios J. Foster's NPI number?
1871572156. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Anthanasios J. Foster works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Anthanasios J. 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 Anthanasios J. Foster is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 11; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

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

  • Scripps Health1,433 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in La Jolla

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Jolla, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolIndiana University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1975
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1871572156
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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