Athanasios James Foster, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Solana Beach, CA

Athanasios James Foster, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Solana Beach, California. He went to Indiana University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1975 and has 49 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Scripps Health and his current practice location is 380 Stevens Ave, Suite 100, Solana Beach, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (858) 554-9800.

Athanasios James Foster is licensed to practice in California (license number C37725) 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 1871572156.

Contact Information

Athanasios James Foster, MD
380 Stevens Ave, Suite 100,
Solana Beach, CA 92075-2063
(858) 554-9800
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Physician's Profile

Full NameAthanasios James Foster
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience49 Years
Location380 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach, 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:
  • Athanasios James Foster attended and graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1975
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871572156
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/17/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254438526
  • Enrollment ID: I20101013001049

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Athanasios James Foster such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871572156NPI-NPPES
GR0042620MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine C37725 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Scripps Memorial Hospital - EncinitasEncinitas, CAHospital
Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaLa jolla, CAHospital
Scripps Mercy HospitalSan diego, CAHospital
Scripps Green HospitalLa jolla, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Scripps Health92340338531362

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. Athanasios James Foster allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameScripps Health
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881636108
PECOS PAC ID: 9234033853
Enrollment ID: O20031124000822

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. Athanasios James 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
Athanasios James Foster, MD
10170 Sorrento Valley Rd,
San Diego, CA 92121-1604

Ph: (858) 784-5888
Athanasios James Foster, MD
380 Stevens Ave, Suite 100,
Solana Beach, CA 92075-2063

Ph: (858) 554-9800

Reviews and Comments


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John Kenneth Agostino, M.D.
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Melinda E. Nevins, D.O.
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