Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Charlene Grace Foster, M.D
Family Medicine · Bethpage, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Grace Foster
Dr. Charlene Grace Foster is a family medicine specialist in Bethpage, NY, with 15 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Grace Foster performed 4,270 Medicare services across 3,238 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Grace Foster received a total of $2,231 from 24 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 80 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Grace Foster is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 15 years in practice
▲ Top 4% volume in NY
$2,231 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,270
Medicare services
Top 4% in NY for family medicine
3,238
Unique beneficiaries
$21
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~285 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
214 | $36 | $100 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
206 | $69 | $195 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
163 | $8 | $11 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
147 | $10 | $35 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
147 | $7 | $16 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
147 | $5 | $75 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
147 | $4 | $20 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
144 | $13 | $30 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
143 | $13 | $40 |
| LDL cholesterol level test A blood test that measures the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. LDL is often referred to as "bad" cholesterol. |
143 | $10 | $25 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
142 | $10 | $30 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
129 | $8 | $75 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
128 | $13 | $35 |
| Iron level test | 128 | $6 | $15 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
127 | $9 | $35 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
126 | $15 | $30 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
126 | $14 | $35 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
125 | $9 | $35 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
125 | $16 | $50 |
| Total T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels. |
125 | $14 | $30 |
| Urine analysis Laboratory testing of a urine sample to check for various substances and conditions, excluding immunoassay tests. |
105 | $2 | $19 |
| Total estradiol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of estradiol, a form of estrogen, in the body. |
76 | $27 | $60 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
76 | $40 | $75 |
| DHEA-S hormone level test A blood test that measures the level of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S), a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
74 | $22 | $50 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
71 | $13 | $45 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
62 | $65 | $125 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
56 | $24 | $80 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
55 | $97 | $240 |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test A diagnostic evaluation that assesses hearing ability and the capacity to understand spoken words. The test measures how well a patient can detect sounds and recognize speech. |
51 | $33 | $128 |
| Comprehensive hearing test A complete evaluation of hearing ability to assess how well a person can hear sounds across different frequencies and volumes. |
51 | $29 | $112 |
| Computerized hearing test with interpretation A hearing test that uses a probe to measure sound responses, followed by a professional review and written report of the results. |
51 | $20 | $125 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
49 | $29 | $80 |
| Prolactin level test A blood test that measures the amount of prolactin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates milk production, in the body. |
47 | $19 | $40 |
| Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level A blood test to measure the level of follicle stimulating hormone, a reproductive hormone. |
46 | $18 | $35 |
| Progesterone level test A blood test that measures the amount of progesterone, a reproductive hormone, in your body. |
46 | $20 | $50 |
| Luteinizing hormone level test A blood test that measures the level of luteinizing hormone, a reproductive hormone. This test helps evaluate hormonal balance and reproductive function. |
45 | $18 | $35 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
43 | $149 | $200 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
41 | $3 | $16 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
35 | $3 | $9 |
| IgE level test A blood test that measures the level of immunoglobulin E (IgE) proteins in the immune system. |
33 | $16 | $55 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 32 | $22 | $40 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream. |
30 | $21 | $55 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
30 | $25 | $50 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
28 | $17 | $40 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 26 | $18 | $40 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
23 | $6 | $20 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
23 | $5 | $75 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
18 | $77 | $300 |
| Respiratory virus test for SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B, and RSV A laboratory test that detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in an upper respiratory specimen. |
14 | $140 | $350 |
| Strep A nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria. This method identifies the genetic material of the bacteria to determine if an infection is present. |
14 | $34 | $114 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
14 | $36 | $45 |
| New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold. |
12 | $42 | $150 |
| Annual depression screening | 11 | $22 | $36 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,231
Total received (2022-2024)
Avg $744/year across 3 years
Top 21% in NY for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
24
Companies
80
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,231 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,352
2023
$608
2022
$271
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$453
ABBVIE INC.
$203
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$119
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$77
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$75
Lilly USA, LLC
$63
Amgen Inc.
$55
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$53
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$38
Tolmar, Inc.
$27
Medtronic, Inc.
$26
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$25
Exact Sciences Corporation
$22
Philips North America LLC
$19
PFIZER INC.
$19
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 57.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2022-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$717
ABBVIE INC.
$278
Lilly USA, LLC
$142
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$119
Renalytix AI, Inc.
$113
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$104
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$99
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$75
Amgen Inc.
$71
MEDICOMP INC
$56
Exact Sciences Corporation
$54
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$52
Ardelyx, Inc.
$52
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$46
Intra-Sana Laboratories
$38
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$36
Alkermes, Inc.
$34
Tolmar, Inc.
$27
Medtronic, Inc.
$26
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$25
Philips North America LLC
$19
PFIZER INC.
$19
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$16
Corium, LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 51.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(CK7) Extended Holter · ACCRUFER · Auvelity · Azstarys · BOTOX · Cologuard Collection Kit · GARDASIL · GARDASIL 9 · IBSRELA · JATENZO · KIDNEYINTELX BLOOD COLLECTION CONVENIENCE KIT · Kerendia · LIGASURE · MOUNJARO · Otezla · Ozempic · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PREVNAR 20 · QULIPTA · RELTONE 200 MG · REXULTI · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · TELEPATCH CARDIAC MONITOR · TRULICITY · TZIELD · Tlando · UBRELVY · UNITHROID · VERQUVO · VIVITROL · VRAYLAR · Vivitrol · Wegovy
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,990
Per 100K population
143.4
County median income
$143,408
Nearest hospital
CHSLI ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Grace Foster is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 15 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Grace Foster experienced with office visit, established patient (10-19 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Grace Foster performed 214 office visit, established patient (10-19 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Grace Foster receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Grace Foster received a total of $2,231 from 24 companies across 80 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Grace Foster's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Bethpage?
Dr. Grace Foster's average Medicare payment per service is $21. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Grace Foster) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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