Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Foster, Orthopedic Surgeon in Richmond, VA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Foster?
Dr. William Foster is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Foster empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Musculoskeletal Cancer, Musculoskeletal Tumors, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Richmond, VA community, Dr. Foster is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Foster go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Orthopedic Oncology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida USA | University of Florida
Residency: Shands Hosp At Univ Of Fl, Orthopedic Surgery; Med Coll Of Virginia Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Med Coll Of Virginia Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Virginia Commonwealth University | University of Florida Program
Medical School: VA Commonwealth University School Of Medicine | Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond
Is Dr. Foster board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. William Foster is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery , American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery since 1984
What languages does Dr. Foster speak?
Dr. Foster and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- Spanish
What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Foster typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Foster diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Foster. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
What procedures does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Foster typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Foster performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Foster. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Total Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Hip arthroplasty
- Artificial hip surgery
- Hip joint replacement
- Femoral head replacement
CPT Codes:
- 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft
Does Dr. Foster accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Foster's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Foster's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Foster affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Foster has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Foster's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Foster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457444382.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Foster?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Foster