Active NPI 1740282979 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Cora Lee Foster , MD

Surgery • Ithaca, NY

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Cora Foster, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Surgery in Ithaca, NY. Practice services are available at 1301 TRUMANSBURG RD under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, partial removal of breast, removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1301 Trumansburg Rd
Ste E

Ithaca, NY 148501397

Telephone 6072733161

Fax 6072734979

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Surgical Associates Of Ithaca, Pc Facility NPI 1821027129

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Ithaca, NY

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 21.7 Yrs

State Avg: 27.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

10 Specialists

Practicing in Ithaca, NY (2269 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

10.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

78.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2020)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	23	11	$116.87	$25.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	89	29	$110.00	$24.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	14	$196.41	$49.75
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	14	$110.00	$43.46
19301 Partial removal of breast	12	11	$1766.00	$627.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	11	11	$199.00	$71.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	95	24	$108.00	$23.87
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	42	35	$108.00	$40.87
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	28	14	$216.00	$22.83
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$263.32	$100.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	16	$184.38	$48.15
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	21	21	$185.00	$70.08
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	13	$183.46	$68.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	50	18	$105.00	$23.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	45	21	$174.07	$47.84
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	35	11	$210.00	$22.15
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	28	22	$105.00	$40.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	26	$173.59	$68.20
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	16	16	$175.19	$69.45
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$253.25	$100.20

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License NY 203744

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

01666540 (NY)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

9 Associated Practitioners

Christopher Peck , PA

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1164424362

Physician Assistant

Dr. Suzy Lin , MD

Surgery

NPI 1407290422

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Catherine Eckenrode , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1568464766

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Wade Bollinger , MD

Surgery

NPI 1730198136

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. John Mecenas , MD

Surgery

NPI 1821090036

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Denise Lee , MD

Surgery

NPI 1902122831

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 1301 TRUMANSBURG RD, STE E, ITHACA, NY 148501397 (Tel: 6072733161)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 312 EASTWOOD AVE, ITHACA, NY 148506202 (Tel: 6072733161)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as CORA FOSTER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Surgery (License #203744 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 01, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1740282979

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 01, 2005

Last Update: July 13, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

312 Eastwood Ave

Ithaca, NY 148506202

Phone: 6072733161

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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