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Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

University of South Alabama College of Medicine (2008)

3280 Dauphin Street Building A
Mobile, AL 36606

(251) 450-3700

Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD is a neurologist in Mobile, AL specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 2008 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD is affiliated with COASTAL NEUROLOGICAL INSTITUTE PC.

Office Locations

3280 Dauphin Street Building A
Mobile, AL 36606

(251) 450-3700

(251) 272-5306

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

carotid duplex ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD had a list price for carotid duplex ultrasound, carotid ultrasound, duplex ultrasound, vascular studies, and vascular ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Alabama. 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 Affordability:

electrodiagnostic testing

electrophysiological study

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

nerve conduction studies

In 2012, Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD had a list price for electrodiagnostic testing, electrophysiological (EP) study, hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and nerve conduction studies (NCS) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Alabama. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD treated as a neurologist in Mobile, AL during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	112
inpatient care	112

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD treated as a neurologist in Mobile, AL during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	84
hospital care	159
inpatient care	159

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	34
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	27
Dementia	24
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD treated as a neurologist in Mobile, AL during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	567
electroencephalography (EEG)	112
hospital care	720
inpatient care	720
ultrasound (sonogram)	32
vascular procedures	32

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	245
Female	317

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	452
Black	99
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	76
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	32
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	44
Dementia	31
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD treated as a neurologist in Mobile, AL during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	623
electroencephalography (EEG)	127
hospital care	630
inpatient care	630
ultrasound (sonogram)	70
vascular procedures	70

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	542
Female	718

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1020
Black	218
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	422
From 75 to 84	390
85 and over	210
Less than 65	238

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	43
Dementia	39
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD treated as a neurologist in Mobile, AL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	44
doctor visit	447
electroencephalography (EEG)	68
hospital care	309
inpatient care	309
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	67
vascular procedures	79

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	355
Black	100
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	69
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	42
Dementia	33
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD treated as a neurologist in Mobile, AL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	81
doctor visit	623
electroencephalography (EEG)	39
hospital care	231
inpatient care	231
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	91
spinal procedures	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	60
vascular procedures	74

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	360
Black	95
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	56
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	26
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD treated as a neurologist in Mobile, AL during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	19
doctor visit	662
electroencephalography (EEG)	50
hospital care	304
inpatient care	304
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	55
vascular procedures	55

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	383
Black	85
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	79
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	38
Dementia	28
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD treated as a neurologist in Mobile, AL during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	710
electroencephalography (EEG)	34
hospital care	208
inpatient care	208
ultrasound (sonogram)	54
vascular procedures	54

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	405
Black	83
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	63
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	40
Dementia	27
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD treated as a neurologist in Mobile, AL during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	320
electroencephalography (EEG)	37
hospital care	126
inpatient care	126
ultrasound (sonogram)	42
vascular procedures	42

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	375
Black	70
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	60
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	28
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD treated as a neurologist in Mobile, AL during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	457
electroencephalography (EEG)	16
hospital care	153
inpatient care	153
ultrasound (sonogram)	17
vascular procedures	17

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	373
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	65
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	27
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD treated as a neurologist in Mobile, AL during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	609
electroencephalography (EEG)	37
hospital care	137
inpatient care	137
ultrasound (sonogram)	32
vascular procedures	32

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	422
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	76
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	38
Dementia	22
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD treated as a neurologist in Mobile, AL were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and vascular procedures.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	48
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	510
electroencephalography (EEG)	57
hospital care	280
inpatient care	280
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	47
spinal procedures	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	47
vascular procedures	50

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	73
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	394
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	163
85 and over	71
Less than 65	84
65 to 74	166

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Dementia	25
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 2008. He has a state license in North Dakota.

Medical School: University of South Alabama College of Medicine (2008)

Licensed In: North Dakota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

COASTAL NEUROLOGICAL INSTITUTE PC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan, Inc.	$24,929 UBRELVY $24,902	BOTOX $27
AbbVie Inc.	$22,958 UBRELVY $22,293	QULIPTA $501	BOTOX $144	Duopa $19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$1,125 Gilenya $807	Aimovig $242	AFINITOR $22	MAYZENT $13	KESIMPTA $11	Other $30
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$717 Nuedexta $383	ONZETRA Xsail $334
Biogen, Inc.	$634 TECFIDERA $371	ZINBRYTA $104	TYSABRI $45	ADUHELM $29	SPINRAZA $23	Other $61
Other	$6,425 Vimpat $486	BOTOX $408	NUPLAZID $345	TROKENDI XR $344	AJOVY $287	Other $4,555

**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	$43,795
Food and Beverage	$11,174
Travel and Lodging	$1,541
Education	$277

Biography

Dr. Thomas Foster is a Mobile, AL physician who specializes in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Foster attended medical school at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas E. Foster, MD From 2012 - 2022

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