James A Foster, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Augusta, GA

James A Foster, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Augusta, Georgia. He went to University Of Maryland School Of Medicine and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Au Medical Associates Inc and his current practice location is 1120 15th St, Augusta, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 721-4588.

James A Foster is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 041556) 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 1245340728.

Contact Information

James A Foster, MD
1120 15th St,
Augusta, GA 30912-0004
(706) 721-4588
(706) 721-7264



Physician's Profile

Full NameJames A Foster
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience31 Years
Location1120 15th St, Augusta, Georgia
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:
  • James A Foster attended and graduated from University Of Maryland School Of Medicine in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245340728
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/30/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/18/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911062864
  • Enrollment ID: I20090210000504

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James A Foster such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245340728NPI-NPPES
000700114AMedicaidGA
G41556MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 041556 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Au Medical CenterAugusta, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Au Medical Associates Inc9931013513577

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameAu Medical Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1841230620
PECOS PAC ID: 9931013513
Enrollment ID: O20040107000188

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Entity NameWellstar Medical Group, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558664003
PECOS PAC ID: 6709065402
Enrollment ID: O20110127000374

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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. James A 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
James A Foster, MD
1499 Walton Way, Ste 1400,
Augusta, GA 30901-2602

Ph: (706) 828-8401
James A Foster, MD
1120 15th St,
Augusta, GA 30912-0004

Ph: (706) 721-4588

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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912
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Dr. Daria Ravangard, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912
Phone: 706-721-6569    
Janis S. Coffin, DO
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912
Phone: 706-721-4588    Fax: 706-721-7264
Dr. William Robert Rout, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
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Racquel Puranda, MD
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Shahed Anam Ibn Faruk,
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