Dion Anthony Foster, MD
Dion Anthony Foster is a Family Medicine specialist based in Columbia, SC with over 6 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Dion Anthony Foster, MD specializes in family medicine, serving patients in Columbia, SC in group practice. Trained at University of South Carolina School of Medicine (class of 2020), he has been practicing for over 6 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol and hypertension (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.85/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 25% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 40% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
114 Gateway Corporate Blvd Ste 350, Columbia, SC 29203-9785
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in South Carolina, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202376.85/100
South Carolina avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.8 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in South CarolinaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.33%
South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.8 pts)
3.33% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better78.7%
South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
24
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
93
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
511
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $74k
Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South Carolina.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
$32 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Dion Anthony Foster's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.50 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2020
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 14, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
6 years in practice
Established
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of South Carolina School of Medicine (Class of 2020)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Dion Anthony Foster
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Dion Anthony Foster for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Columbia required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dion Anthony Foster
Dr. Foster is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Columbia, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (803) 365-8615.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
114 Gateway Corporate Blvd Ste 350, Columbia, SC 29203-9785
Mailing Address
114 Gateway Corporate Blvd Ste 350, Columbia, SC 29203-9785
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