2026 NPPES data Religious Nonmedical Practitioner NPI 1518720630
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WALTER FOSTER

Religious Nonmedical Practitioner in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data shows

WALTER FOSTER is a Religious Nonmedical Practitioner in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

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What does the federal data show about WALTER FOSTER?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/01/2024

NPI 1518720630

Primary specialty

Religious Nonmedical Practitioner

Rare

257 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Rhode Island

How Religious Nonmedical Practitioner compares to other specialties among Rhode Island providers

Rhode Island providers

Religious Nonmedical Practitioner share within Rhode Island

1. Religious Nonmedical Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Religious Nonmedical Practitioner share within Rhode Island

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Religious Nonmedical Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Religious Nonmedical Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Religious Nonmedical Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Religious Nonmedical Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

WALTER FOSTER is a Religious Nonmedical Practitioner provider practicing in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1518720630. 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.

WALTER FOSTER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Religious Nonmedical Practitioner provider at 830 CHALKSTONE AVE, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02908, with a listed phone of (401) 273-7100. NPI 1518720630 was issued on 02/01/2024. 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Religious Nonmedical Practitioner providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Religious Nonmedical Practitioner is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 257 enrolled providers across 46 states, 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

830 CHALKSTONE AVE
PROVIDENCE, RI 02908

Provider Details

NPI 1518720630
Specialty Religious Nonmedical Practitioner
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/01/2024

Religious Nonmedical Practitioner Overview

How WALTER FOSTER fits within the Religious Nonmedical Practitioner landscape nationally.

257
Religious Nonmedical Practitioner Providers in US
46
States with Religious Nonmedical Practitioner

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WALTER FOSTER's specialty?
WALTER FOSTER specializes in Religious Nonmedical Practitioner and practices in PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island.
Where is WALTER FOSTER located?
WALTER FOSTER is located at 830 CHALKSTONE AVE, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02908. Phone: (401) 273-7100.
What is WALTER FOSTER's NPI number?
WALTER FOSTER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518720630, issued on 02/01/2024.
How many Religious Nonmedical Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 257 Religious Nonmedical Practitioner providers across 46 states in the US.
Does WALTER FOSTER accept Medicare?
WALTER FOSTER appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WALTER FOSTER's credentials?
WALTER FOSTER's NPI is 1518720630. 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.
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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