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Who is Dr. Foster, Infectious Disease Specialist in Kailua Kona, HI?
Dr. Clayton Foster, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Kailua Kona, HI. Dr. Foster is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Foster’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Foster’s office at (720) 630-3020.
What languages does Dr. Foster speak?
Dr. Foster and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Foster typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, 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:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Subacute Bone Infection in Right Ankle and Foot
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected bone
- Bone inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86271: Subacute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Foster typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Clayton Foster may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Foster's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Foster accept my insurance?
Dr. Foster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 630-3020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Foster accept in Kailua Kona, HI?
Dr. Foster in Kailua Kona, HI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Hawaii Medical Service Association
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Quest
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Foster's office located?
What is Dr. Foster's NPI number?An 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 1003105255.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Foster?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Foster
What is Dr. Clayton Foster's specialty?
Dr. Foster is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Kailua Kona, HI.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Clayton Foster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Foster is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kona Community Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Clayton Foster accepting new patients in Kailua Kona, HI?
Yes, Dr. Clayton Foster is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Clayton Foster offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Foster's office at (720) 630-3020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Clayton Foster?
Please contact Dr. Foster's office at (720) 630-3020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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