Who is Dr. Foster, Interventional Cardiologist in Columbia, SC?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Foster?
Dr. Michael Foster, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Interventional Cardiologist 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 Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Clinical Trials, Congestive Heart Failure, Intravascular Ultrasound, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Columbia, SC 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?
Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Boston Univ Med Ctr/Univ Hp, Internal Medicine; Clarian Indiana Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine; Boston Univ Sch Pub Hlth, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In
Is Dr. Foster board certified as an Interventional Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Foster, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Foster speak?
Dr. Foster and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Foster typically treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, 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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Having a Coronary Angioplasty Implant or Graft
- Angioplasty
- Coronary stent
- Heart artery graft
- Angioplasty device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z955: Presence of coronary angioplasty implant and graft
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Foster typically perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, 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:
- Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
- Heart Artery Shockwave Treatment
- Heart artery shockwave therapy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
- Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
- Coronary artery calcification treatment
- Coronary lithotripsy
- Heart artery calcification treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 0715T: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
- Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
- Under-Skin Heart Monitor
- Cardiac Event Recorder Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming
Does Dr. Foster accept my insurance?
Dr. Foster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 254-3278 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Foster accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Foster in Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Foster's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Foster affiliated with?
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 1780625269.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Foster?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Foster