Samuel Burk Foster, MD

Allergy & Immunology

Samuel Burk Foster is an Allergy & Immunology specialist based in Denton, TX with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: PEDIATRIC MEDICINE

(940) 382-4142Denton, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Samuel Burk Foster, MD practices as part of a group allergy & immunology specialist practice in Denton, TX. A Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans graduate since 2001, he brings 25+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

1 of 51 Allergy & Immunology providers in TXSee all Allergy & Immunology in Denton25+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 3302dNPPES updated 2017-05-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2617 Scripture St Suite 101, Denton, TX 76201-4314

Fax: (940) 382-7620
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

26.47/100

Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-57.1 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

242

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

288

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,949

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.77M

Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+2%)72%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+7%)56%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Asthma
Higher than avg (+32%)45%

A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing

US avg: 13.3%

↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-2%)30%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

COPD
Higher than avg (+6%)26%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
24%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.7k received from industry

114 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Samuel Burk Foster's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2001

    Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans

  2. 25 years in practice

    Experienced

Allergy & ImmunologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system.

Taxonomy: 207K00000X

Education & Training

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (Class of 2001)

Virtual Allergy & Immunology Care With Samuel Burk Foster

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Samuel Burk Foster for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Denton 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 Samuel Burk Foster

NPI records show Dr. Foster as active with telehealth listed in Denton, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (940) 382-4142.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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