Christopher Ryan Foster, AGACNP-BC, ARNP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Ames, IA

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Christopher Ryan Foster, AGACNP-BC, ARNP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care" in Ames, Iowa. He graduated from nursing school in 2024 and has 2 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. He is a member of the group practice Catholic Health Initiatives-iowa Corp and his current practice location is 1816 Philadelphia St, Ames, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 232-2500.

Christopher Ryan Foster is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number H182651) 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 1861201162.

Contact Information

Christopher Ryan Foster, AGACNP-BC, ARNP
1816 Philadelphia St,
Ames, IA 50010-8771
(515) 232-2500
(515) 246-4479

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Provider's Profile

Full NameChristopher Ryan Foster
GenderMale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience2 Years
Location1816 Philadelphia St, Ames, Iowa
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:
  • Christopher Ryan Foster graduated from nursing school in 2024
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1861201162
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/02/2025
  • Last Update Date: 05/21/2025
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355851130
  • Enrollment ID: I20250610003635

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Ryan Foster such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1861201162NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LA2100XNurse Practitioner - Acute Care H182651 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Van Diest Medical CenterWebster city, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Catholic Health Initiatives-iowa Corp5698683142100

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. Christopher Ryan Foster allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCatholic Health Initiatives-iowa Corp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629301684
PECOS PAC ID: 5698683142
Enrollment ID: O20031118000163

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. Christopher Ryan 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
Christopher Ryan Foster, AGACNP-BC, ARNP
Po Box 9170,
Des Moines, IA 50306-9170

Ph: (515) 633-3600		Christopher Ryan Foster, AGACNP-BC, ARNP
1816 Philadelphia St,
Ames, IA 50010-8771

Ph: (515) 232-2500

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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