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Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC

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(Mr. Michael Bruce Foster, PAC)

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Specializes in: Vascular Surgery
Professional interests include: arterial thrombosis, embolectomy, peripheral vascular disease, and more.
62 W 7TH AVENUE SUITE 420
SPOKANE, WA 99204

Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC is in SPOKANE, WA specializing in vascular surgery. Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC is affiliated with Providence and PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES WASHINGTON.

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Office Locations

62 W 7TH AVENUE SUITE 420
SPOKANE, WA 99204
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Some issues Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC can help you with:

Angioplasty

Angioplasty is a common, minimally invasive procedure performed to restore blood flow in arteries and veins that have become narrowed or blocked. Age or illness can cause plaque to build up at certain spots within the veins and arteries, and if enough collects, it can restrict the flow of blood. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon at the end of a small, flexible tube to inflate within the narrowed section and open it up again.

Angioplasty may be performed in several different areas of the body and for a variety of reasons, most often:

  • Peripheral arterial disease, which reduces blood flow in the arms or legs
  • Atherosclerosis, or general hardening of the arteries
  • Carotid artery stenosis, or narrowing of the arteries in the neck that supply the brain
  • Coronary artery disease, or narrowing of the arteries near the heart
  • Renal vascular hypertension, or narrowing of the arteries in the kidney, leading to increased blood pressure

During angioplasty, a patient is given a sedative while lying on a table under an x-ray machine. A catheter (a thin, flexible, and hollow tube) is inserted into the patient's skin in the arm or groin and guided into the blocked artery. Dye is injected via the catheter, and x-rays are used to position the tip of the catheter exactly at the blockage. The tiny balloon is guided through the catheter and inflated with saline. It pushes the plaque out of the way, squishing it against the walls of the artery. The balloon may be inflated and deflated several times to let blood pass by. A stent, a tiny tube of metal mesh like a spring, may be inserted to help keep the artery open. Then the x-ray is used again to check that blood is flowing properly, the catheter is removed, and the tiny incision is bandaged.

There are no nerves within veins and arteries, so an angioplasty is generally not painful. However, there may be some discomfort at the site of the incision and when the balloon is inflated. Overall, angioplasty is a very effective and low-risk procedure, useful for helping patients avoid more difficult bypass surgery.

Peripheral Bypass Surgery

Peripheral bypass surgery is a procedure that reroutes blood flow around a blockage in the arteries of the arms or legs. Atherosclerosis, or plaque buildup, can affect these arteries in a condition called peripheral artery disease or PAD. A thick, waxy substance composed of cholesterol and minerals builds up within the blood vessels, and in severe cases it can clog arteries. Without enough blood getting to the muscles, patients can experience weakness and pain. Peripheral bypass surgery opens up a new pathway for blood to flow where it is needed. Sometimes peripheral bypass surgery is used when arteries are damaged, for instance, by a severe injury. While it can be performed in the arms, it is most commonly done in the calf, knee, thigh, or hip.

During surgery, the blockage is identified, and an incision is made to expose the artery. The surgeon prepares a tube, called a graft, to be used as the bypass. Sometimes this tube is synthetic, and sometimes a piece of the patient's own vein or artery is used. The ends of the bypass graft are attached to the artery above and below the blockage. Now blood can simply flow around and continue on its way.

After a peripheral bypass, patients may need to spend a couple of days in the hospital while doctors make sure the bypass is working and not leaking. If the bypass was done in the leg, doctors may check the pulse in the feet to make sure blood is flowing well. Patients may experience some swelling in the area where they had surgery. Raising an arm or leg will help. Patients will likely be back to normal activities within 2-3 weeks.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

  • Heart disease
  • Older age
  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 12
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC treated as in SPOKANE, WA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 101
hospital care 12
inpatient care 12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC.

Gender
Male 140
Female 114
Age
From 65 to 74 110
From 75 to 84 82
85 and over 30
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 40
Dementia 10
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC treated as in SPOKANE, WA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 54
hospital care 14
inpatient care 14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC.

Gender
Male 45
Female 35
Age
From 65 to 74 31
From 75 to 84 28
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC treated during 2016 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 59
Asthma 35
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 54
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC treated as in SPOKANE, WA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 192
hospital care 25
inpatient care 25

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC.

Gender
Male 131
Female 92
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 204
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 82
From 75 to 84 80
85 and over 21
Less than 65 40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 55
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 47
Dementia 12
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC treated as in SPOKANE, WA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 249
hospital care 68
inpatient care 68

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC.

Gender
Male 177
Female 131
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 278
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 11
Age
From 65 to 74 132
From 75 to 84 98
85 and over 36
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 54
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 45
Dementia 9
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC treated as in SPOKANE, WA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 200
hospital care 67
inpatient care 67

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC.

Gender
Male 158
Female 101
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 237
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 111
From 75 to 84 88
85 and over 24
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 59
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 52
Dementia 8
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC treated as in SPOKANE, WA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 127
hospital care 57
inpatient care 57

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC.

Gender
Male 121
Female 66
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 170
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 78
From 75 to 84 74
85 and over 15
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 58
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 42
Dementia 11
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC treated as in SPOKANE, WA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 149
hospital care 44
inpatient care 44

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC.

Gender
Male 112
Female 77
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 171
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 52
From 75 to 84 82
85 and over 25
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 61
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 65
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 43
Dementia 16
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC treated as in SPOKANE, WA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 87
hospital care 43
inpatient care 43

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC.

Gender
Male 72
Female 50
Age
From 65 to 74 46
From 75 to 84 47
85 and over 16
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 24
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 37
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 46
Dementia 10
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC treated as in SPOKANE, WA during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 70
hospital care 62
inpatient care 62

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC.

Gender
Male 73
Female 38
Age
From 65 to 74 37
From 75 to 84 48
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 25
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 30
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 45
Dementia 12
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC treated as in SPOKANE, WA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit 136
hospital care 43
inpatient care 43

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC.

Gender
Female 70
Male 102
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 107
Native American / Alaskan Native 1
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 16
75 to 84 62
Less than 65 21
65 to 74 67

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC From 2014 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 41
Atrial Fibrillation 17
Cancer 10
Dementia 8

Education & Training

He is certified by the Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant and has a state license in Idaho.

Board Certification: Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant

Licensed In: Idaho

Affiliations & Hospitals

Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES WASHINGTON

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.

Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Humana PPO, CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Regence Blue Shield, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, WellPoint, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, Aetna Medicare PPO, Asuris Northwest Health PPO, Naphcare, Pacific Source Health PPO, Stevens County SheriffS Office, State of Washington Department of Corrections, Premera, Ferry County Jail, Evernorth PPO, Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service PPO, First Choice PPO, Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO and Interwest Health PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO
Humana PPO
CIGNA PPO
Medicare Advantage
Interplan PPO
TriWest
United Healthcare
TRICARE
Medicaid
Regence Blue Shield
Humana
Cigna
United Healthcare Medicaid
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)
Providence
Humana HMO
First Health
WellPoint
Kaiser Permanente
Molina Healthcare
Aetna Medicare PPO
Asuris Northwest Health PPO
Naphcare
Pacific Source Health PPO
Stevens County SheriffS Office
State of Washington Department of Corrections
Premera
Ferry County Jail
Evernorth PPO
Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service PPO
First Choice PPO
Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO
Interwest Health PPO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Mr. Michael B. Foster, PAC. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc $24 XARELTO
$24
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $24

Biography

Mr. Michael Foster practices vascular surgery. His areas of expertise include thoracic outlet syndrome, portal hypertension, and iliac artery aneurysm. He is professionally affiliated with Providence. Mr. Foster appears to be in-network for Blue California, HealthSmart, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in SPOKANE, WA.

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