Dr Zuzana U Foster, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Walnut Creek, CA

Dr Zuzana U Foster, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Walnut Creek, California. She graduated from medical school in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. She is a member of the group practice Arthritis And Rheumatology Medical Associates Inc and her current practice location is 120 La Casa Via, Ste 204, Walnut Creek, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (925) 210-1050.

Dr Zuzana U Foster is licensed to practice in California (license number A65926) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1184621542.

Contact Information

Dr Zuzana U Foster, MD
120 La Casa Via, Ste 204,
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-3007
(925) 210-1050
(925) 210-1082



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Zuzana U Foster
GenderFemale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience29 Years
Location120 La Casa Via, Walnut Creek, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Zuzana U Foster graduated from medical school in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1184621542
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/30/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/27/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466586052
  • Enrollment ID: I20100818000577

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Zuzana U Foster such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1184621542NPI-NPPES
00A659260MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology A65926 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Stanford Health Care - ValleycarePleasanton, CAHospital
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek CampusWalnut creek, CAHospital
San Ramon Regional Medical CenterSan ramon, CAHospital
John Muir Medical Center - Concord CampusConcord, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Arthritis And Rheumatology Medical Associates Inc13553292448

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Entity NameArthritis And Rheumatology Medical Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154403483
PECOS PAC ID: 1355329244
Enrollment ID: O20040708000413

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Zuzana U Foster, MD
120 La Casa Via, Ste 204,
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-3007

Ph: (925) 210-1050
Dr Zuzana U Foster, MD
120 La Casa Via, Ste 204,
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-3007

Ph: (925) 210-1050

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Practice Location: 1399 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Ste 14, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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Dr. Hennessey Tseng, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1450 Treat Blvd, Suite 220b, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
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Dr. Ali-reza Barmaki, M.D.
Rheumatology
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1220 Rossmoor Pkwy, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
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Dr. Cynthia M. Mullen, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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