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James R. Foster, DPM

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(James Russell Foster, DPM)

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Specializes in: Podiatry (Foot & Ankle Medicine)

303 E Town Street
Columbus, OH 43215

(614) 788-5000

James R. Foster, DPM is a podiatrist in Columbus, OH specializing in podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). James R. Foster, DPM is affiliated with Ohio Health, DELAWARE PODIATRY CENTER LLC, CENTRAL OHIO COMPREHENSIVE FOOT CARE LLC, SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY HOLDINGS INC and OhioHealth Orthopedic Surgeons.

Office Locations

303 E Town Street
Columbus, OH 43215

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by James R. Foster, DPM in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

removal of benign hyperkeratosis

By Affordability:

removal of benign hyperkeratosis

removal of benign skin lesion

removal of skin lesion

skin procedures

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Ohio, James R. Foster, DPM performed more removal of benign hyperkeratosis procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for removal of benign hyperkeratosis, removal of benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion, removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), and skin procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that James R. Foster, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Columbus, OH during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by James R. Foster, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	232
musculoskeletal imaging	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	446
skin procedures	446
X-rays	21

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by James R. Foster, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	130

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	50
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by James R. Foster, DPM in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that James R. Foster, DPM treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	55
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that James R. Foster, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Columbus, OH during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by James R. Foster, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	125
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	232
skin procedures	232

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by James R. Foster, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	59
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by James R. Foster, DPM in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that James R. Foster, DPM treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	59
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that James R. Foster, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Columbus, OH during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by James R. Foster, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	34
doctor visit	284
excision	34
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	237
skin procedures	237

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by James R. Foster, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	42
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by James R. Foster, DPM in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that James R. Foster, DPM treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	48
Dementia	18
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that James R. Foster, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Columbus, OH during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by James R. Foster, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	220
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	269
skin procedures	269

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by James R. Foster, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	61
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by James R. Foster, DPM in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that James R. Foster, DPM treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	53
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that James R. Foster, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Columbus, OH during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by James R. Foster, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	258
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	280
skin procedures	280

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by James R. Foster, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	40
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by James R. Foster, DPM in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that James R. Foster, DPM treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	49
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that James R. Foster, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Columbus, OH during 2023 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by James R. Foster, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	228
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	251
skin procedures	251

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by James R. Foster, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	35
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by James R. Foster, DPM in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that James R. Foster, DPM treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	46
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by James R. Foster, DPM for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that James R. Foster, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Columbus, OH were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	34
doctor visit	224
excision	34
musculoskeletal imaging	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	285
skin procedures	285
X-rays	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by James R. Foster, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	223
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	90
85 and over	47
Less than 65	51
65 to 74	96

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by James R. Foster, DPM From 2018 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that James R. Foster, DPM treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	51
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	11
Dementia	11

Education & Training

He completed residency at OhioHealth - Grant Medical Center, Columbus. He is certified by the Board Certification: Am Bd Foot & Ankle Surgery (Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle) and has a state license in Ohio.

Residency: OhioHealth - Grant Medical Center, Columbus

Board Certification: Board Certification: Am Bd Foot & Ankle Surgery (Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

James R. Foster, DPM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ohio Health

DELAWARE PODIATRY CENTER LLC

CENTRAL OHIO COMPREHENSIVE FOOT CARE LLC

SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY HOLDINGS INC

OhioHealth Orthopedic Surgeons

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

James R. Foster, DPM appears to accept the following insurance providers: GREAT WEST HEALTHCARE, AMERIHEALTH CARITAS - Medicaid, UNITED HEALTHCARE, MEDICAL MUTUAL OF OHIO, AETNA, TRICARE, HUMANA, CIGNA HEALTHCARE OF OHIO, ANTHEM, MOLINA, TECHNIPLAS: PARTNERS DIRECT HEALTH, HEALTHCARE LOGISTICS, BUCKEYE COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN, OHIO HEALTH CHOICE, DEVOTED HEALTH, THE HEALTH PLAN, OHIOHEALTHY NETWORK, OHIOHEALTHY ASSOCIATE HEALTH PLAN, VA-COMMUNITY CARE NETWORK (excluding behavioral health) and CARESOURCE.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, James R. Foster, DPM accepts the following insurance providers:

GREAT WEST HEALTHCARE

AMERIHEALTH CARITAS - Medicaid

UNITED HEALTHCARE

MEDICAL MUTUAL OF OHIO

AETNA

TRICARE

HUMANA

CIGNA HEALTHCARE OF OHIO

ANTHEM

MOLINA

TECHNIPLAS: PARTNERS DIRECT HEALTH

HEALTHCARE LOGISTICS

BUCKEYE COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN

OHIO HEALTH CHOICE

DEVOTED HEALTH

THE HEALTH PLAN

OHIOHEALTHY NETWORK

OHIOHEALTHY ASSOCIATE HEALTH PLAN

VA-COMMUNITY CARE NETWORK (excluding behavioral health)

CARESOURCE

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by James R. Foster, DPM. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
CDC Medical LLC	$2,358 $2,358
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$601 GRAFIX PL $238	STRAVIX $207	GRAFIX $71	COLLAGENASE SANTYL $42	STRAVIX MESH $25	Other $18
Nevro Corp.	$192 Senza $130	Omnia $62
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$132 NUZYRA $132
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$131 Topaz $121	Q-FIX $10
Other	$386 KRYSTEXXA $117	SIVEXTRO $63	Stratum Foot Plating System $30	ELITE $29	InnovaMatrix AC $21	Other $127

**Types of Payments**
Education	$2,358
Food and Beverage	$1,442

Biography

Dr. James Foster's area of specialization is podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). He is affiliated with Grant Medical Center. He most likely takes Great-West Healthcare, Medical Mutual, and Anthem, as well as other insurance carriers. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Foster's office in Columbus, OH. He trained at OhioHealth - Grant Medical Center, Columbus for residency.