Dr. Careen S Foster

General Surgery in Tacoma, Washington

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
23+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. Careen S Foster, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Tacoma, Washington. She attended and graduated from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine in 2001, having over 23 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. She is affiliated with many hospitals including St Joseph Medical Center, Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. Dr. Careen S Foster also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Multicare Health System. Dr. Careen S Foster does not accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Careen S Foster at 2420 S Union Ave 100 Tacoma Mc Med Grp to request Dr. Careen S Foster the information (advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

2420 S Union Ave
100 Tacoma Mc Med Grp
Tacoma, WA 98405-1306

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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name	Careen S Foster
Gender	Female
PECOS ID	4587610829
Sole Proprietor	No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment	She does not accept Medicare assignment.

Medical Specialties

General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

Over 23 years of diverse experience

Credentials

Medical Doctor (MD)
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Medical Doctor

Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

Dr. Careen S Foster attended and graduated from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine in 2001.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1932183803
NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, December 2, 2005
NPPES Last Update: Friday, May 22, 2015

Quality Reporting

eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
EHR - She does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Careen S Foster

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. Careen S Foster has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 23 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.	MD60385717	Washington
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery click for detail Surgery A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.	M6034	Texas

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
St Joseph Medical Center	Tacoma, Washington	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Church
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett	Everett, Washington	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Church

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Multicare Health System	Multicare Health System	676

Practice Locations

2420 S Union Ave
100 Tacoma Mc Med Grp
Tacoma, WA 98405-1306

Office Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed