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Dr. Robert E Foster, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in Cincinnati, OH · enumerated 2005.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1679560528

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Dr. Robert E Foster

Credential M.D.

Sex Male

Practice address 1945 Cei Drive, Cincinnati, OH, 45242

Phone (513) 569-3741

Fax (513) 569-3941

Enumeration date Oct 5, 2005

Last updated in NPPES Dec 18, 2007

Taxonomy & licenses

207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 35063417 (OH) Primary

MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
000000021235	Other	OH	BCBS FACET
0913855	Medicaid	OH	-
64954191	Medicaid	KY	-

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What is the NPI number for Robert Foster?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Robert Foster is 1679560528, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

Where does Robert Foster practice?

The practice location on file with NPPES is in Cincinnati, OH. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2007-12-18.