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Active NPI 1124239140 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher J Foster , MD

Anesthesiology • Irving, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Foster, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Irving, TX. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2004, Dr. Foster delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6225 N STATE HIGHWAY 161.

Dr. Foster is affiliated with Northstar Anesthesia Iii Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin, anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6225 N State Highway 161

Irving, TX 750382223

Telephone 2146870001
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Ameritex Home Care, Inc. Facility NPI 1730135542

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Irving, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
22 Yrs -1.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.1 Yrs
State Avg: 24.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
21 Specialists

Practicing in Irving, TX (4818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
96.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Foster (22 Years) 22 Yrs
Irving Specialty Average (23.1 Years) 23.1 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
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
32 31 $2600.38 $76.79
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin
26 25 $721.00 $42.84
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy
24 22 $3029.33 $90.70
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity
20 19 $6063.40 $200.05
00530 Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker
16 16 $3390.25 $100.95
93313 Insertion of probe in esophagus for heart ultrasound
13 13 $439.00 $10.92
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra
13 13 $2883.69 $86.37
93503 Insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring
12 12 $2405.00 $84.96
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk
12 12 $2934.67 $90.72
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access
11 11 $240.00 $13.54

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-05-27
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TX N0025

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License LA MD200245

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TN 49301

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Northstar Anesthesia Iii Pa

Po Box, Dallas, TX 752222262

Northstar Anesthesia Iii Pa

11801 S Fwy, Burleson, TX 760287021

Phone: 8178560665

Northstar Anesthesia Iii Pa

1400 8th Ave, Fort Worth, TX 761044110

Phone: 8179262544

Northstar Anesthesia Iii Pa

621 N Hall St, Dallas, TX 752261339

Phone: 2148200670

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Benjamin Sampedro , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003357492

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Seth Connolly , RN

Registered Nurse

NPI 1043156714

Registered Nurse

Sara Benson , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1053150391

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Brian Boone , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1053182543

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Maekala Williams

Registered Nurse

NPI 1093571705
Catherine Dinh

Registered Nurse

NPI 1093661704

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 May 27, 2025

Registered at 6225 N STATE HIGHWAY 161, IRVING, TX 750382223 (Tel: 2146870001)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 27, 2025

Registered at 1203 BRAZOS DR, SOUTHLAKE, TX 760926029 (Tel: 3185100682)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 27, 2025

Anesthesiology (License #MD200245 in LA)

NPI Profile Active July 01, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location July 01, 2013

Registered at 110 29TH AVE N, STE 202, NASHVILLE, TN 372031401 (Tel: 6153274304)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 01, 2013

Registered at 110 29TH AVE N, STE 202, NASHVILLE, TN 372031401 (Tel: 6153274304)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 01, 2013

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER FOSTER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 01, 2013

Anesthesiology (License #49301 in TN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 24, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1124239140
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 24, 2007
Last Update: May 27, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1203 Brazos Dr

Southlake, TX 760926029

Phone: 3185100682

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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