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Dr. Preston Foster, MD

Dr. Preston Foster, MD

San Antonio, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Foster, Transplant Surgeon in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Preston Foster, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Foster graduated from University of Texas Medical School, Houston and completed his residency at Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, General Surgery; Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Foster is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Foster’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Foster’s office at (210) 575-8514.

    Where did Dr. Foster go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Rush Medical College

    • Residency: Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, General Surgery; Univ Of Tn Coll Of Med, General Surgery | University of Tennessee Program

    • Medical School: U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx | University of Texas Medical School, Houston

    Is Dr. Foster board certified in Transplant Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Preston Foster, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    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 Dr. Foster treat?

    As a Transplant 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.

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis
    • Cirrhosis
    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Cryptogenic cirrhosis
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
    • End-stage alcoholic liver disease
    • Severe alcoholic liver scarring
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure
    • Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
    • Liver scarring with abdominal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
    • K7469: Other cirrhosis of liver
    • K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant Aftercare
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Liver Transplant
    • Post-liver transplant care
    • Liver recipient follow-up
    • Liver transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4823: Encounter for aftercare following liver transplant

    Also known as:

    • Liver Cancer
    • Childhood Liver Cancer
    • Hepatic Cancer
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C220: Liver cell carcinoma

    Also known as:

    • Long-term Immunomodulator or Immunosuppressant Use
    • Chronic immune system medication
    • Long-term immune suppressants
    • Immunomodulatory therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7960: Long term (current) use of unspecified immunomodulators and immunosuppressants

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NASH
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
    • Fatty liver inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Other specified liver Disease
    • Liver Disease
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid
    • Uncommon liver conditions
    • Rare liver diseases
    • Specific liver disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R188: Other ascites
    • K7689: Other specified diseases of liver

    Also known as:

    • Alcoholic Hepatitis
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Hepatitis
    • Alcohol-induced hepatitis
    • Alcoholic liver inflammation
    • Acute alcoholic hepatitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7010: Alcoholic hepatitis without ascites

    Also known as:

    • Long-term liver failure
    • Liver Disease
    • Chronic liver failure
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Progressive liver failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7210: Chronic hepatic failure without coma

    Also known as:

    • Hepatic Encephalopathy
    • Portosystemic encephalopathy
    • PSE
    • Brain fog from liver disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7682: Hepatic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Liver Donor
    • Organ Donation
    • Donating Liver
    • Living Liver Donor
    • Deceased Liver Donor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z526: Liver donor

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Hepatitis C
    • Hepatitis C
    • Long-term Hepatitis C
    • Persistent Hepatitis C
    • Hep C

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Liver Failure
    • Liver Disease
    • Hepatic insufficiency
    • Liver dysfunction
    • End-stage liver disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7290: Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma

    Does Dr. Foster accept my insurance?

    Dr. Foster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 575-8514 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Foster accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Foster in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • Other Health Care Provider

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    Where is Dr. Foster's office located?

    Dr. Preston Foster's Primary Practice

    6800 W Interstate 10 Ste 100

    San Antonio, TX 78201

    (210) 575-8514

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    Dr. Preston Foster's Practice 2

    2001 N Oregon St

    El Paso, TX 79902

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    Dr. Preston Foster's Practice 3

    4499 Medical Dr Ste 166

    San Antonio, TX 78229

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    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 1326005232.

    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. Preston Foster's specialty?

    Dr. Foster is a Transplant Surgeon near San Antonio, TX. A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient. Contact Dr. Foster to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Preston Foster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Foster is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - San Antonio which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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

    Where can I learn more about Transplant Surgeon?

    Explore Transplant Surgeon with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Preston Foster accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Preston Foster is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Preston Foster offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Foster's office at (210) 575-8514 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Preston Foster?

    Please contact Dr. Foster's office at (210) 575-8514 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Preston Foster have?

    Dr. Preston Foster is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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