2026 NPPES data Pediatric Endocrinology Physician NPI 1447234349 MD
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MICHAEL FOSTER, MD

Pediatric Endocrinology Physician in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. 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
266
Medicare Part D claims · 17 beneficiaries · Pediatric Endocrinology Physician avg: 151
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL FOSTER, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 266 claims across 17 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: MICHAEL FOSTER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 266 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)

MICHAEL FOSTER, MD 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).

MICHAEL FOSTER, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/05/2005

NPI 1447234349

Primary specialty

Pediatric Endocrinology Physician

Niche

1,457 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

266 76% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 151

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Pediatric Endocrinology Physician compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Pediatric Endocrinology Physician share within Kentucky

1. Pediatric Endocrinology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatric Endocrinology Physician share within Kentucky

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL FOSTER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pediatric Endocrinology Physician national average

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

MIPS final score (Pediatric Endocrinology Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Pediatric Endocrinology Physician) — 100/100 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.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

MICHAEL FOSTER, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinology Physician provider practicing in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1447234349. 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.

MICHAEL FOSTER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Endocrinology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 601 S FLOYD ST, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40202, with a listed phone of (502) 588-3400. NPI 1447234349 was issued on 12/05/2005. 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 266 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 17 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $76K in drug spend. 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 100/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pediatric Endocrinology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,457 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 151 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

601 S FLOYD ST
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202

Provider Details

NPI 1447234349
Specialty Pediatric Endocrinology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/05/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL FOSTER, MD 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.

NORTON CHILDRENS MEDICAL GROUP LLC
LOUISVILLE, KY

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

266
Total Claims
$76K
Total Drug Cost
17
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
379
Total Day Supply
11,075
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
39.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.81

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
54
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
24
Desmopressin Acetate
23
Famotidine
14
Alprazolam
12
Amitriptyline Hcl
12
Clonidine Hcl
12
Liothyronine Sodium
12
Zolpidem Tartrate
12
Tirosint
Levothyroxine Sodium
11

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

Pediatric Endocrinology Physician Overview

How MICHAEL FOSTER, MD fits within the Pediatric Endocrinology Physician landscape nationally.

1,457
Pediatric Endocrinology Physician Providers in US
51
States with Pediatric Endocrinology Physician
151
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL FOSTER, MD's 266 claims are above the specialty average of 151.

Nearby Pediatric Endocrinology Physician Providers in Kentucky

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

Compare Pediatric Endocrinology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL FOSTER, MD's specialty?
MICHAEL FOSTER, MD specializes in Pediatric Endocrinology Physician and practices in LOUISVILLE, Kentucky. Credentials: MD.
How much does MICHAEL FOSTER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL FOSTER, MD wrote 266 Medicare Part D claims totaling $76K in drug costs for 17 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL FOSTER, MD's Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL FOSTER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL FOSTER, MD located?
MICHAEL FOSTER, MD is located at 601 S FLOYD ST, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40202. Phone: (502) 588-3400.
What is MICHAEL FOSTER, MD's NPI number?
MICHAEL FOSTER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447234349, issued on 12/05/2005.
How many Pediatric Endocrinology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,457 Pediatric Endocrinology Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Pediatric Endocrinology Physician provider writes 151 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL FOSTER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL FOSTER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Metformin Hcl Er, Desmopressin Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL FOSTER, MD accept Medicare?
MICHAEL FOSTER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 266 Part D claims and 17 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL FOSTER, MD's credentials?
MICHAEL FOSTER, MD's NPI is 1447234349 with credentials MD. 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.

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

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