Medicare Enrolled
Kaleigh Foster, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner - Family · Texarkana, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Foster from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Foster
Kaleigh Foster is a nurse practitioner - family in Texarkana, TX, with 8 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Foster performed 1,503 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Foster received a total of $6,177 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 313 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for 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.
✓ 8 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 10% volume in TX
$6,177 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,503
Medicare services
Top 10% in TX for nurse practitioner - family
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 (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. |
762 | $77 | $245 |
| 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. |
152 | $54 | $175 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
97 | $97 | $315 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
85 | $8 | $20 |
| Breathing device use evaluation An assessment of how a patient uses a breathing device. The provider reviews the patient's technique and device handling. |
81 | $11 | $56 |
| 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. |
42 | $7 | $48 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
39 | $52 | $149 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
32 | $22 | $292 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
28 | $3 | $26 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
27 | $10 | $105 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
27 | $5 | $23 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis antibody test A blood test to measure antibodies used in assessing rheumatoid arthritis. |
27 | $13 | $100 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
26 | $9 | $42 |
| Lung cancer screening counseling visit A visit to discuss the need for lung cancer screening using a low-dose CT scan. This service is used to determine eligibility and facilitate shared decision making. |
21 | $23 | $125 |
| 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. |
20 | $12 | $45 |
| Natriuretic peptide level test A blood test that measures the level of natriuretic peptide, a protein produced by the heart and blood vessels. |
19 | $38 | $171 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
18 | $8 | $88 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,177
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,544/year across 4 years
Top 3% in TX for nurse practitioner - family
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
29
Companies
313
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,332
2023
$1,280
2022
$2,276
2021
$1,288
Payments by company (2024)
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$358
United Therapeutics Corporation
$239
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$179
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$144
Grifols USA, LLC
$60
Baxter Healthcare
$56
Insmed, Inc.
$49
Philips North America LLC
$49
Amgen Inc.
$42
GENZYME CORPORATION
$24
INOGEN, INC.
$24
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$23
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$21
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$17
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 58.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,237
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$920
United Therapeutics Corporation
$429
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$367
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$337
Insmed, Inc.
$289
Amgen Inc.
$225
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$199
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$146
GENZYME CORPORATION
$139
Baxter Healthcare
$115
Grifols USA, LLC
$108
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$79
Genentech USA, Inc.
$62
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$60
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$57
Advanced Respiratory, Inc
$56
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$55
Philips North America LLC
$49
PFIZER INC.
$39
Ethicon Inc.
$38
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$32
INOGEN, INC.
$24
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$23
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$22
Electromed, Inc.
$20
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$17
Inogen, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 58.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Family nurse practitioners in nearby ZIP areas
160
County median income
$59,295
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
CHRISTUS ST MICHAEL HEALTH SYSTEM
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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
Foster is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in TX).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Foster experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Foster performed 762 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Foster receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Foster received a total of $6,177 from 29 companies across 313 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Foster's costs compare to other family nurse practitioners in Texarkana?
Foster's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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