2026 NPPES data Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician NPI 1578685723 M.D.
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BELLELIZABETH FOSTER, M.D.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
69
Medicare Part D claims · 18 beneficiaries · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician avg: 600
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
85.1802/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: BELLELIZABETH FOSTER, M.D. is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 69 claims across 18 beneficiaries — 17% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.1802/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: BELLELIZABETH FOSTER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.1802 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 69 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BELLELIZABETH FOSTER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BELLELIZABETH FOSTER, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/06/2007

NPI 1578685723

Primary specialty

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician

Mid-sized

6,160 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

69 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 600

MIPS final score

85.1802/100 2.080200000000005% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician share within New Mexico

1. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician share within New Mexico

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BELLELIZABETH FOSTER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
85.1802/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician) — 85.1802/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%85.2%
MIPS final score (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician) — 85.1802/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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BELLELIZABETH FOSTER, M.D. is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1578685723. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BELLELIZABETH FOSTER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87131, with a listed phone of (505) 272-2223. NPI 1578685723 was issued on 04/06/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FOSTER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 69 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 18 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 85.1802/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.0056, Cost 57.0846), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,160 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 600 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131

Provider Details

NPI 1578685723
Specialty Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/06/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

85.1802
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.0056
Quality
57.0846
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BELLELIZABETH FOSTER, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

UNM MEDICAL GROUP INC
ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BELLELIZABETH FOSTER, M.D. — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 69 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

69
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
18
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
90
Total Day Supply
2,495
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
54.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.48

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Overview

How BELLELIZABETH FOSTER, M.D. fits within the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

6,160
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
54
States with Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
600
Avg Claims per Provider

BELLELIZABETH FOSTER, M.D.'s 69 claims are below the specialty average of 600.

Nearby Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in New Mexico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FOSTER.

Compare Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BELLELIZABETH FOSTER, M.D.'s specialty?
BELLELIZABETH FOSTER, M.D. specializes in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician and practices in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BELLELIZABETH FOSTER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BELLELIZABETH FOSTER, M.D. wrote 69 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 18 beneficiaries.
What is BELLELIZABETH FOSTER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
BELLELIZABETH FOSTER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.1802/100 (Quality: 81.0056, Cost: 57.0846). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BELLELIZABETH FOSTER, M.D. located?
BELLELIZABETH FOSTER, M.D. is located at 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87131. Phone: (505) 272-2223.
What is BELLELIZABETH FOSTER, M.D.'s NPI number?
BELLELIZABETH FOSTER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578685723, issued on 04/06/2007.
Does BELLELIZABETH FOSTER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BELLELIZABETH FOSTER, M.D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,160 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider writes 600 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does BELLELIZABETH FOSTER, M.D. accept Medicare?
BELLELIZABETH FOSTER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 69 Part D claims and 18 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BELLELIZABETH FOSTER, M.D.'s credentials?
BELLELIZABETH FOSTER, M.D.'s NPI is 1578685723 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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