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Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD

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Specializes in: Vascular Surgery
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
Professional interests include: carotid artery disease, varicose veins, stent placement (stenting), and more.
19550 East 39th Street Suite 205
Independence, MO 64057

Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD is a vascular surgeon in Independence, MO specializing in vascular surgery. He graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD is affiliated with Lee's Summit Medical Center, Belton Regional Medical Center, HCA Midwest Physicians, Centerpoint Medical Center, KANSAS CITY VASCULAR AND GENERAL SURGERY GROUP LLC, Centerpoint Medical Center Lee's Summit Medical Center and SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY HOLDINGS INC.

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Office Locations

Centerpoint Medical Center Lee's Summit Medical Center

19550 East 39th Street Suite 205
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 607-2940
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Some issues Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD can help you with:

Dialysis

Dialysis is a procedure that replicates renal (kidney) function by filtering patients' blood. When kidneys do not work properly, waste can accumulate in the blood and unbalanced chemicals can impair the body's critical functions. In order to stay healthy, a person without proper kidney function must receive dialysis. There are two forms of dialysis treatment: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Both forms of dialysis are recurring treatments that in many cases last throughout the lifetime of the affected patient. Patients who briefly lose renal function may slowly reduce the frequency of dialysis sessions until their kidneys recover. However, most patients who start on dialysis remain on dialysis for the rest of their lives or until they receive a kidney transplant.

A number of conditions can worsen renal function and lead to end-stage or acute kidney failure. When kidneys fail (i.e. nearly 90 percent of their function is lost), dialysis is typically prescribed. Conditions that cause chronic kidney failure (eventually requiring dialysis) include:

  • Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
  • Pyelonephritis, recurring kidney infection
  • Glomerulonephritis, inflammation of the kidney's filtering parts
  • Polycystic kidney disease
  • Interstitial nephritis, inflammation of the kidney's tubules
  • High blood pressure
  • Vesicoureteral reflux, improper bladder emptying

For hemodialysis (the more common form of dialysis), a patient will visit a hospital or clinic and be connected to a dialysis machine by a needle attached to a tube that draws blood from the arm. The drawn blood is transferred to the dialysis machine, where it is filtered and separated until clean. Waste products from the blood pass into a fluid called dialysate, which is pumped out of the machine into a waste receptacle. The machine also measures and helps ensure the blood has the appropriate level of fluid, electrolytes, and pH. A tube delivers the cleaned blood back into the patient's body. A dialysis session like this will typically last for three to four hours, with a patient undergoing dialysis around three times per week.

A second method of dialysis is known as peritoneal dialysis. Unlike hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis can be performed at home by oneself after an initial surgery. To start, a physician (generally a surgeon) will make a small incision in the lower abdomen and insert and surgically attach a catheter (thin tube). At home, the patient connects a pump to the abdomen catheter, delivering dialysate (dialysis fluid) from a bag hanging on a wheeled stand. This fluid enters the peritoneal cavity (greater abdomen area containing the stomach, liver, and intestines) and collects waste through osmosis, where waste in the blood moves across a membrane and into the dialysate. This process continues for several hours until the fluid concentration is equal between the blood and dialysate, at which point the fluid can be drained. The fluid can then be passed through a machine called a cycler, which removes waste and allows for the dialysate to be reused. This process is repeated about four times per day. Dialysis patients must limit the amount of fluid they consume prior to receiving dialysis and should also avoid eating salty foods. The cycler cannot filter more than a certain amount of waste products from the blood.

Kidneys are important organs, and dialysis treatments are vital for those with renal dysfunction. For many, dialysis is not so much a medical procedure but a part of their normal life.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

angiogram

In 2023, Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD had a list price for angiogram (angiography) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Missouri. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

abdominal aortogram

By Affordability:

abdominal aortogram
aortogram
arteriogram
extremity arteriogram
peripheral angiogram

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Missouri, Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD performed more abdominal aortogram procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for abdominal aortogram, aortogram, arteriogram, extremity arteriogram, and peripheral (arm or leg) angiogram that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Independence, MO during 2016 were ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD for Medicare patients.

ultrasound (sonogram) 37
vascular procedures 37

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD.

Gender
Male 22
Female 46
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 37
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 19
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 54
Asthma 43
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 51
Dementia 18
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Independence, MO during 2017 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 12
doctor visit 59
endarterectomy 11
hospital care 92
inpatient care 92
neck surgery 11
ultrasound (sonogram) 185
vascular procedures 287

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD.

Gender
Male 230
Female 247
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 308
Black 145
Hispanic 11
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 164
From 75 to 84 94
85 and over 49
Less than 65 170

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 57
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 38
Diabetes 52
Dementia 16
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Independence, MO during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 18
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 26
doctor visit 109
endarterectomy 11
excision 26
hospital care 239
inpatient care 217
neck surgery 11
outpatient care 22
ultrasound (sonogram) 88
vascular procedures 199

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD.

Gender
Male 236
Female 224
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 376
Black 51
Hispanic 16
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 169
From 75 to 84 125
85 and over 60
Less than 65 106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 65
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 38
Diabetes 52
Dementia 24
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Independence, MO during 2019 were vascular procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 192
hospital care 112
inpatient care 112
ultrasound (sonogram) 26
vascular procedures 141

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD.

Gender
Male 104
Female 121
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 199
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 92
From 75 to 84 71
85 and over 33
Less than 65 29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 59
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 38
Diabetes 48
Dementia 24
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Independence, MO during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis access procedures 33
doctor visit 231
hospital care 242
inpatient care 242
ultrasound (sonogram) 110
vascular procedures 232

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD.

Gender
Male 166
Female 154
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 275
Black 33
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 129
From 75 to 84 85
85 and over 44
Less than 65 62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 64
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 64
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 53
Dementia 18
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Independence, MO during 2021 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 24
dialysis access procedures 67
doctor visit 335
hospital care 116
inpatient care 116
pelvic imaging 24
ultrasound (sonogram) 188
vascular procedures 393

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD.

Gender
Male 197
Female 194
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 315
Black 52
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 138
From 75 to 84 120
85 and over 54
Less than 65 79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 65
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 66
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 51
Dementia 19
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Independence, MO during 2022 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 42
dialysis access procedures 41
doctor visit 349
hospital care 93
inpatient care 93
pelvic imaging 42
ultrasound (sonogram) 217
vascular procedures 425

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD.

Gender
Male 170
Female 170
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 293
Black 32
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 119
From 75 to 84 120
85 and over 46
Less than 65 55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 49
Dementia 16
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Independence, MO during 2023 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 36
dialysis access procedures 13
doctor visit 241
hospital care 84
inpatient care 84
pelvic imaging 36
ultrasound (sonogram) 174
vascular procedures 339

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD.

Gender
Male 166
Female 145
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 272
Black 22
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 118
From 75 to 84 104
85 and over 46
Less than 65 43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 21
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 51
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 35
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 48
Dementia 12
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Independence, MO were vascular procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

abdominal imaging 34
catheterization 15
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 26
dialysis access procedures 38
doctor visit 216
endarterectomy 11
excision 26
hospital care 139
inpatient care 136
neck surgery 11
outpatient care 22
pelvic imaging 34
ultrasound (sonogram) 128
vascular procedures 256

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD.

Gender
Male 161
Female 162
Ethnicity
Black / African American 41
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 259
Hispanic 3
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 89
85 and over 41
Less than 65 71
65 to 74 118

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD From 2016 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 58
Asthma 13
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 50
Atrial Fibrillation 21
Dementia 18
Cancer 11

Education & Training

Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

Residency: University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lee's Summit Medical Center
Belton Regional Medical Center
HCA Midwest Physicians
Centerpoint Medical Center
KANSAS CITY VASCULAR AND GENERAL SURGERY GROUP LLC
Centerpoint Medical Center Lee's Summit Medical Center
SELECT PHYSICAL THERAPY HOLDINGS INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James Frederick Foster III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Medtronic, Inc. $19,075 ENDURANT IIS
$13,459 		HawkOne
$4,564 		Heli-FX EndoAnchor System
$957 		Abre
$47 		Ellipsys
$23 		Other
$24
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. $7,492 IN.PACT Admiral
$6,904 		Endurant
$440 		Concerto
$93 		Aptus Heli-FX
$55
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. $5,516 GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis
$1,334 		VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis
$1,002 		TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis
$447 		Vascular Graft
$350 		EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis
$293 		Other
$2,090
Endologix, Inc. $4,305 OVATION
$3,348 		AFX
$958
Silk Road Medical, Inc. $1,641 ENROUTE 0.014 Guidewire
$1,005 		ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System
$269 		ENHANCE Transcarotid Peripheral Access Kit
$180 		ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent
$166 		ENROUTE .014 Guidewire
$21
Other $3,465 LUTONIX
$360 		Cook Medical Thoracic
$309 		BPV-Lutonix
$207 		Cook Medical AAA
$159 		BPV-CROSSER
$141 		Other
$2,289
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $16,088
Food and Beverage $14,929
Travel and Lodging $9,354
Consulting Fee $700
Education $424

Biography

Dr. James Foster is a physician who specializes in vascular surgery. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), Dr. Foster attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. His clinical interests include thoracic outlet syndrome, stent placement (stenting), and leg surgery. Dr. Foster's professional affiliations include Belton Regional Medical Center, HCA Midwest Physicians, and Lee's Summit Medical Center.

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