Dr. Michael B. Foster, MD

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • Pediatric endocrinology physician
NPI1447234349PAC ID2860589058
Part D claims, 2024
344
Publications
11
MIPS score, 2024
100
Hospital affiliations
1
Industry payments
$2,355
Practice address
913 North Dixie Avenue, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Practice phone
Call (270) 737-1212
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Mobile number
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Primary practice

Baptist Health Hardin

Hospital · Elizabethtown, Kentucky

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Dr. Michael B. Foster is a pediatric endocrinology physician in Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Dr. Foster practices at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, part of Baptist Health.

Dr. Foster's NPI, 1447234349, was assigned on December 5, 2005. Dr. Foster graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine - Memphis in 1975. Dr. Foster holds Kentucky license 22282.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
2860589058
NPI enumeration date
December 5, 2005
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Practice phone
(270) 737-1212
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
77
Medical school graduation
1975

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Michael B. Foster practices at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Dr. Foster's primary practice is Baptist Health Hardin, at 913 North Dixie Avenue, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 in Hardin County. The practice phone is (270) 737-1212.

  • Baptist Health Hardin
    913 North Dixie Avenue, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 · Hardin CountyPhone(270) 737-1212

Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data

Dr. Michael B. Foster is affiliated with 3 sites of care and 2 medical groups

Dr. Foster's primary practice is Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, part of Baptist Health. The medical group on file is UofL Physicians, Radiology. Dmand AI also links Dr. Foster to 2 more group practices and clinics and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Michael B. Foster's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Foster practices, 3 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Baptist Health HardinAvailable with a free account
+2 more sites and 1 medical groupAvailable with a free account

Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data

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Dr. Michael B. Foster is one of 17 pediatric endocrinology physicians in Kentucky

Pediatric endocrinology is Dr. Foster's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2080P0205X. Dr. Foster is board certified in pediatric endocrinology by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dmand AI has Dr. Foster's licenses on file in 3 states: Kentucky, Indiana and Arizona.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Pediatric endocrinology, KentuckyPrimaryLicense 22282 · 1982 to 2026 · taxonomy 2080P0205X
  • Indiana license2004 to 2017
  • Arizona license1999 to 2009

Clinical focus

Dmand AI lists chronic diabetes, diabetic emergency and underactive thyroid among the conditions Dr. Foster treats.

Pediatric endocrinology physicians near Dr. Foster

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Michael B. Foster's patients have a median age of 19

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Foster's median patient age at 19, with 47% women.

Dr. Foster's patients across all payers

Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.

Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 19

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women47%
  • Men52%

Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data

Dr. Michael B. Foster wrote 344 Medicare Part D claims in 2024

In 2024, Dr. Foster wrote 344 Medicare Part D claims for 19 patients. 63% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 265 of them, across 14 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $143,098 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 186 claims across 10 drugs.

Part D claims, 2024344
Drugs named by CMS14
Total drug cost$143,098
Part D patients19

Dr. Foster's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024

  • Generic216 claims63%
  • Brand-name111 claims32%
  • Other17 claims5%

Dr. Foster's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Claims for drugs CMS names
2023: 1862024: 26542%

Drugs named by CMS: 14 in 2024, 10 in 2023.

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Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Michael B. Foster scored 100 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024

CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 100 out of 100 for Dr. Foster for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group. Dr. Foster accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes

Dr. Foster's MIPS scores, performance year 2024

  • 100of 100Final score
  • 97.1of 100Quality
  • 100of 100Promoting Interoperability
  • 40of 100Improvement Activities
  • 76of 100Cost

Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.

Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026

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Dr. Michael B. Foster has 11 publications on record

Dmand AI links 11 papers to Dr. Foster, published from 2009 to 2016. 2012 was the busiest year, with 3. The most frequent topics are Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, Insulin and Blood Glucose. Dr. Foster has published most often in J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. Dr. Foster's most frequent co-authors are Kupper Anthony Wintergerst, MD, Evan Kuhl, MD and Jefferson Pressley Lomenick, MD.

Papers11
Years published2009 to 2016

Dr. Foster's papers by year, 2009 to 2016

Topics Dr. Foster writes about most

  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
  • Insulin
  • Blood Glucose
  • Glycated Hemoglobin
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Hospitals, University

Dr. Foster's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Foster

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Michael B. Foster received $2,355 in industry payments from 2016 to 2023

CMS Open Payments shows 101 general payments to Dr. Foster from 21 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2023. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 97% of the total. Insulet Corporation paid the most, $533.

General payments to Dr. Foster by program year, 2016 to 2023

General payments to Dr. Foster by kind, 2016 to 2023

$2.4Kin total
  • Food and beverage$2,27697%
  • Education$793%

Companies that paid Dr. Foster the most, 2016 to 2023

Share is of all general payments to this clinician.

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Michael B. Foster has 2 awards and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 2 awards for Dr. Foster.

Awards and honors for Dr. Foster

  1. Undated
    • AAP Fellow
    • Checkbook Top Doc

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Michael B. Foster graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine - Memphis

Dr. Foster graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine - Memphis in 1975. Dr. Foster is a member of AAP.

  1. Medical schoolUniversity of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine - Memphis
  2. Board certified in pediatric endocrinologyAmerican Board of Pediatrics
  3. Board certified in pediatricsAmerican Board of Pediatrics

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Michael B. Foster accepts plans from 12 insurance carriers

Dr. Foster is in network with 12 carriers, including Elevance, Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Elevance
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • HCSC
  • Molina
  • Regence Health Plans
  • +4 more carriersWith a free account

Plan types Dr. Foster accepts, by number of carriers

  1. Medicare9
  2. PPO8
  3. HMO5
  4. POS4
  5. Medicaid3
  6. EPO2

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Michael B. Foster's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel Data
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Michael B. Foster's NPI number?

Dr. Michael B. Foster's NPI number is 1447234349. It was assigned on December 5, 2005, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Michael B. Foster?

Dr. Michael B. Foster is a pediatric endocrinology physician in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Pediatric Endocrinology Physician (taxonomy code 2080P0205X).

Where does Dr. Michael B. Foster practice?

Dr. Foster practices at 913 North Dixie Avenue, Elizabethtown, KY 42701. Dr. Foster's primary practice is Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, part of Baptist Health. Dmand AI also links Dr. Foster to 2 group practices and clinics and 1 medical group.

What is Dr. Michael B. Foster's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Foster is (270) 737-1212.

What is Dr. Michael B. Foster's medical license number?

Dr. Foster holds Kentucky license 22282, one of the licenses on file in 3 states.

Which states has Dr. Michael B. Foster been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Foster in Kentucky (1982 to 2026), Indiana (2004 to 2017) and Arizona (1999 to 2009).

Which hospitals is Dr. Michael B. Foster affiliated with?

Dr. Foster practices at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

What medical group is Dr. Michael B. Foster part of?

Dr. Foster is linked to UofL Physicians, Radiology. Dmand AI links Dr. Foster to 1 more medical group.

Does Dr. Michael B. Foster accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS lists Dr. Foster as accepting Medicare assignment.

What is Dr. Michael B. Foster's MIPS score?

Dr. Foster's MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 100 out of 100, reported as part of a group.

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Is Dr. Michael B. Foster board certified?

Yes. Dr. Foster is board certified in pediatric endocrinology by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Where did Dr. Michael B. Foster go to medical school?

Dr. Foster graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine - Memphis in 1975.

What drugs does Dr. Michael B. Foster prescribe most?

In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Foster's most prescribed drugs by claims were Levothyroxine Sodium, Metformin HCl ER and Desmopressin Acetate.

Has Dr. Michael B. Foster received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $2,355 in general payments to Dr. Foster from 21 companies from 2016 to 2023. The largest total came from Insulet Corporation.

How long has Dr. Michael B. Foster been practicing?

Dr. Foster graduated from medical school in 1975, 51 years ago.

Does Dr. Michael B. Foster do research?

Dmand AI links 11 publications to Dr. Foster, published from 2009 to 2016.

Who does Dr. Michael B. Foster publish with?

Dr. Foster's most frequent co-authors are Kupper Anthony Wintergerst, MD (7 shared papers), Evan Kuhl, MD (1 shared paper) and Jefferson Pressley Lomenick, MD (1 shared paper).

What insurance does Dr. Michael B. Foster accept?

Dr. Foster is in network with 12 carriers, including Elevance, Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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