Active NPI 1699755496 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Shannon M Foster , MD

Surgery • Hershey, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Shannon Foster, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Hershey, PA. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2003, Dr. Foster delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 500 UNIVERSITY DR.

Dr. Foster accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

500 University Dr

Hershey, PA 170332360

Telephone 7175318887

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Facility NPI 1568435477

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Hershey, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

23 Yrs +4.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.4 Yrs

State Avg: 26.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

48 Specialists

Practicing in Hershey, PA (1976 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

10.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

70.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Foster (23 Years) 23 Yrs

Hershey Specialty Average (18.4 Years) 18.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	27	19	$259.00	$77.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	46	26	$255.87	$77.44
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$464.50	$126.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	40	24	$144.40	$69.90
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	23	23	$373.87	$194.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	95	81	$129.33	$70.10
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	41	24	$183.73	$96.73
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	37	37	$372.32	$197.34
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	26	14	$104.23	$37.82
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	22	21	$263.00	$104.18
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	20	20	$267.60	$134.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	57	44	$221.00	$70.99
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	22	12	$120.00	$39.42
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	18	18	$305.11	$101.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	143	111	$217.23	$72.23
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	64	44	$117.50	$39.36
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	60	27	$1097.70	$221.61
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	48	48	$217.60	$72.66
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	39	28	$333.97	$103.82
99292 Critical care, each additional 30 minutes	36	12	$278.22	$112.01
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	33	33	$306.24	$101.44
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	12	12	$571.58	$118.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	159	116	$214.00	$71.59
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	61	46	$116.00	$38.73
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	45	45	$216.00	$71.84
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	35	17	$309.00	$102.83
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	22	22	$407.00	$135.06
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	21	15	$1090.00	$220.40
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	20	20	$302.00	$100.21
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	13	13	$502.00	$116.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	139	96	$214.00	$70.52
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	56	30	$1090.00	$216.83
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	52	38	$116.00	$38.58
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	46	46	$216.00	$70.81
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	20	20	$302.00	$99.62
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	18	15	$309.00	$102.31
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	18	18	$502.00	$116.27
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	17	17	$407.00	$134.39
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	15	15	$215.00	$67.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	13	$165.00	$49.93

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-09-29

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License PA MD437467

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.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License WI 2045-320

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MI 4301504395

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License PA MD43767

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

1023426900001 (PA)

Secondary Practice Locations

6th Ave And Spruce Street

West Reading, PA 196111428

Phone: 6109884884

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

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Surgery - Trauma Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Colon & Rectal Surgery

NPI 1043268634

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Christine Ardell , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1043573389

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Samuel Zolin

Surgery

NPI 1043674328

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location September 29, 2023

Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 170332360 (Tel: 7175318887)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 29, 2023

Surgery (License #2045-320 in WI)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 12, 2022

Surgery (License #4301504395 in MI)

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NPI Profile Active September 17, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 17, 2012

Registered at 6TH AVE AND SPRUCE STREET, WEST READING, PA 196111428 (Tel: 6109884884)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 17, 2012

Registered at 50 COMMERCE DR, WYOMISSING, PA 196103335 (Tel: 6103728044)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 17, 2012

Recorded as SHANNON FOSTER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 17, 2012

Surgery (License #MD43767 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 18, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1699755496

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: January 18, 2006

Last Update: September 29, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

50 Commerce Dr

Wyomissing, PA 196103335

Phone: 6103728044

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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