# Michael C Foster, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/michael-foster-md-1780625269
NPI: 1780625269
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Michael C Foster, MD is a interventional cardiology based in Columbia, SC practicing at Musc Community Physicians with NPI 1780625269.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Interventional Cardiology
- Secondary specialties: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY)
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 1986
- NPI: 1780625269 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1780625269))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Musc Community Physicians
- Address: 1655 Bernardin Ave, Suite 220, Columbia, SC, 292042044
- Phone: (803) 409-7170
- Group practice size: 1292 members

## Insurance accepted (6 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 11 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 4 plans
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 2 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 2 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Michael C Foster, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1780625269).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 28 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $1,505.

Largest disclosed payer: Boston Scientific Corporation ($460 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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