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LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN

Family Nurse Practitioner in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama. 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
422
Medicare Part D claims · 211 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.61/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$542.53
26 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.61/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 422 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.61/100
MIPS score · +9 vs avg
422
Part D claims, 2023
96%
generic prescribing
$542.53
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

92 Top 37% higher than 63% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/28/2018

NPI 1083192421

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

422 65% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

MIPS final score

91.61/100 8.510000000000005% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Alabama

1. Family Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Nurse Practitioner share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.61/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 91.61/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.6%
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 91.61/100 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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LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP MSN credentials at 4601 WHITESBURG DR SE STE 101, HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35802, with a listed phone of (256) 882-7888. NPI 1083192421 was issued on 07/28/2018. 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 422 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 211 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $54K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% 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 91.61/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100, Cost 74.5333), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

4601 WHITESBURG DR SE STE 101
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35802

Provider Details

NPI 1083192421
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials FNP MSN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/28/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

91.61
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
74.5333
Cost
97
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN 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.

HESTERMAN DERMATOLOGY LLC,
HUNTSVILLE, AL

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$543

Largest payer

GENZYME CORPORATION

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 422 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.

422
Total Claims
$54K
Total Drug Cost
211
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
876
Total Day Supply
22,483
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$35K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.00
Gender Split
76% female / 24% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Omeprazole
134
Metoclopramide Hcl
123
Pantoprazole Sodium
43
Esomeprazole Magnesium
20
Rabeprazole Sodium
20
Famotidine
16
Mesalamine
14

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN's 422 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN's specialty?
LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama. Credentials: FNP MSN.
How much does LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN wrote 422 Medicare Part D claims totaling $54K in drug costs for 211 beneficiaries.
What is LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN's Medicare quality score?
LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.61/100 (Quality: 100, Cost: 74.5333). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN located?
LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN is located at 4601 WHITESBURG DR SE STE 101, HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35802. Phone: (256) 882-7888.
What is LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN's NPI number?
LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083192421, issued on 07/28/2018.
Does LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $35K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Metoclopramide Hcl, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN accept Medicare?
LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN appears in CMS Medicare data with 422 Part D claims and 211 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN's credentials?
LAUREN FOSTER, FNP MSN's NPI is 1083192421 with credentials FNP MSN. 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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