Alexander Foster, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Encinitas, CA

Alexander Foster, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Cornea And External Diseases Specialist" physician in Encinitas, California. He graduated from medical school in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice James A Davies Md Inc, Foster And Garff Surgical Associates Inc and his current practice location is 477 N El Camino Real Ste C202, Encinitas, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (760) 631-3500.

Alexander Foster is licensed to practice in California (license number A124880) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1033407275.

Contact Information

Alexander Foster, MD
477 N El Camino Real Ste C202,
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 631-3500
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Physician's Profile

Full NameAlexander Foster
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience13 Years
Location477 N El Camino Real Ste C202, Encinitas, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Alexander Foster graduated from medical school in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033407275
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/20/2011
  • Last Update Date: 11/05/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274854724
  • Enrollment ID: I20181105000560

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Alexander Foster such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033407275NPI-NPPES
1033407275MedicaidWA
8966230OtherWAMEDICARE PIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0120XOphthalmology - Cornea And External Diseases Specialist A124880 (California)Primary
390200000XStudent In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program (* (Not Available))Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
James A Davies Md Inc06482088012
Foster And Garff Surgical Associates Inc58901486053

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Alexander Foster allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJames A Davies Md Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760661227
PECOS PAC ID: 0648208801
Enrollment ID: O20050728001175
Entity NameFoster And Garff Surgical Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700664844
PECOS PAC ID: 5890148605
Enrollment ID: O20240129002022

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Alexander Foster is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Alexander Foster, MD
2124 S El Camino Real Ste 100,
Oceanside, CA 92054-6211

Ph: (760) 729-7101
Alexander Foster, MD
477 N El Camino Real Ste C202,
Encinitas, CA 92024

Ph: (760) 631-3500

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