Dr Kenneth J Foster, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Madison, WI

Dr Kenneth J Foster, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Madison, Wisconsin. He went to Rush Medical College Of Rush University and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc and his current practice location is 1 S Park St, Madison, Wisconsin. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (608) 287-2100.

Dr Kenneth J Foster is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 41001) 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 1639284789.

Contact Information

Dr Kenneth J Foster, MD
1 S Park St,
Madison, WI 53715
(608) 287-2100
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kenneth J Foster
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience34 Years
Location1 S Park St, Madison, Wisconsin
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:
  • Dr Kenneth J Foster attended and graduated from Rush Medical College Of Rush University in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1639284789
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204024425
  • Enrollment ID: I20110103000489

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kenneth J Foster such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1639284789NPI-NPPES
32564900MedicaidWI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 41001 (Wisconsin)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Meriter HospitalMadison, WIHospital
University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics AuthorityMadison, WIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc66087854642153

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. Dr Kenneth J Foster allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Wisconsin Medical Foundation Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598784555
PECOS PAC ID: 6608785464
Enrollment ID: O20031111000435

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. Dr Kenneth J 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
Dr Kenneth J Foster, MD
7974 Uw Health Ct,
Middleton, WI 53562-5531

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Dr Kenneth J Foster, MD
1 S Park St,
Madison, WI 53715

Ph: (608) 287-2100

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