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Physician

ALEXANDER FOSTER, M.D.

Ophthalmology

ENCINITAS, CA, 92024
NPI: 1033407275Also: 390200000X

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Ophthalmology

ENCINITAS, CA

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Common Procedures for Ophthalmology

Cataract SurgeryLASIK/Refractive SurgeryGlaucoma TreatmentRetinal ExaminationIntravitreal InjectionCorneal TransplantEyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)Visual Field TestingOCT ScanYAG Laser Capsulotomy

Based on specialty. Actual services may vary — contact the provider's office to confirm.

MIPS Quality Score

PY 2023
88.6/100High
Quality
98.4
Promoting Interoperability
98.0
Improvement Activities
40.0
Cost
65.3

MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) scores measure quality, cost, and improvement activities. Higher is better. Learn more at qpp.cms.gov

Procedure Pricing (Medicare Data)

Based on CMS Medicare Provider Utilization data for 2023. These represent what this physician charged Medicare, not necessarily what you would pay. Compare with other physicians

ProcedureAvg ChargeMedicare AllowedMedicare PaidServices
66982
Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
$1,689$750$59818
66984
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
$1,259$575$454334
66821
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
$753$371$286185
99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
$359$177$112185
68761
Closure of tear duct opening using plug
$336$129$100444
92004
New patient complete exam of visual system
$334$165$11378
92014
Established patient complete exam of visual system
$283$139$94301
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
$278$137$96507
99203
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes
$243$120$8216
92012
Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
$202$100$5924
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
$197$97$69477
76519
Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power
$152$75$48131
92083
Exam of visual field with extended testing
$142$70$50100
99212
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes
$124$62$3427
92136
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
$91$44$35147
92134
Imaging of retina
$90$44$32316
92250
Photography of the retina
$84$39$29160
92133
Imaging of optic nerve
$82$40$29192
92025
Ct scan of cornea
$82$40$2934
92132
Imaging of front third of eye
$71$35$2811
83861
Microfluid analysis of tears
$35$22$221,778

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Physician identity data from the NPPES NPI Registry. Last synced 3/28/2026.