Dr Robert E Foster, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Cincinnati, OH

Dr Robert E Foster, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Cincinnati, Ohio. He went to University Of Michigan Medical School and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Cei Physicians Psc, Llc and his current practice location is 1945 Cei Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (513) 569-3741.

Dr Robert E Foster is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35063417) 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 1679560528.

Contact Information

Dr Robert E Foster, MD
1945 Cei Drive,
Cincinnati, OH 45242-3311
(513) 569-3741
(513) 569-3941

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert E Foster
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience36 Years
Location1945 Cei Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio
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 Robert E Foster attended and graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679560528
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/05/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/18/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466544705
  • Enrollment ID: I20100212000589

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert E Foster such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679560528NPI-NPPES
000000021235OtherOHBCBS FACET
0913855MedicaidOH
64954191MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 35063417 (Ohio)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cei Physicians Psc, Llc0749186427143

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 Robert E Foster allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCei Physicians Psc, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942296298
PECOS PAC ID: 0749186427
Enrollment ID: O20031211001059

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 Robert E 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 Robert E Foster, MD
1945 Cei Drive,
Cincinnati, OH 45242-3311

Ph: (513) 569-3741
Dr Robert E Foster, MD
1945 Cei Drive,
Cincinnati, OH 45242-3311

Ph: (513) 569-3741

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