Lance C Foster, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Lance C Foster, MD has been part of the Springdale medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine in 1990 and has 36+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with depression, mood disorders, and anxiety (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 79% of reporting doctors in Arkansas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 782dNPPES updated 2024-03-15 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4700 S Thompson St Ste C103, Springdale, AR 72764-2558
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.4%
Arkansas avg: 85.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.6 pts)
Better than 79% of reporting doctors in ArkansasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
133
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
188
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,814
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $204k
Percentile rankings compared against 124 reporting peers in Arkansas.
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.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Depression, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$879 received from industry
41 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Lance C Foster's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1990
University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 14, 2024
CMS-verified certification date
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine (Class of 1990)
Mailing address
Po Box 1523, Fayetteville, AR 72702-1523
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Lance C Foster
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lance C Foster for depression management, mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling — no travel to Springdale 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 Lance C Foster
NPI records show Dr. Foster as active with telehealth listed in Springdale, AR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (479) 571-6363.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lance C Foster
Practice Location
4700 S Thompson St Ste C103, Springdale, AR 72764-2558
Mailing Address
Po Box 1523, Fayetteville, AR 72702-1523
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