Dr. John A. Foster
Last updated: May 24, 2023

Dr. John A. Foster

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 36 years
  • Graduated from: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1985
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1154387751

Dr. John A. Foster M.D.

Otolaryngologist

He is located at 1095 Iron Ore Road in Spartanburg, SC 29303. Can help patients with the following: Ear Infection, Hay Fever, Nasal Polyps, Noise Sensitivity, Peripheral Nerve Tumors, Tinnitus. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154387751. Appointment can be made via the phone number (864) 582-2900. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 3 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. John A. Foster, being an otolaryngologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. John A. Foster.

  • Allergic Reaction
  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Auditory Processing Disorder
  • Aural Rehabilitation
  • Bad Breath
  • Cancer
  • Cauliflower Ear
  • Chronic Cough
  • Chronic Rhinitis
  • Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip
  • Deafness
  • Deviated Septum
  • Dizziness
  • Ear Infection
  • Ear Wax
  • Eustachian Tube Problems
  • Eye Allergy
  • Hay Fever
  • Headache
  • Hearing Conservation
  • Impacted Earwax
  • Inner Ear Disorders
  • Laryngitis
  • Middle Ear Infection
  • Nasal Polyps
  • Newborn or Infant Hearing Screening
  • Noise Sensitivity
  • Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)
  • Nosebleed
  • Oral Cancer
  • Otoacoustic Emission Test (OAE)
  • Peripheral Nerve Tumors
  • Sinus Tract
  • Sinusitis
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Sore Throat
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Swimmer's Ear
  • Taste Disorders
  • Tinnitus
  • Tongue Problems
  • Usher Syndrome
  • Vertigo
  • Vestibular Testing

Procedures Performed by Dr. John A. Foster

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. John A. Foster as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

Network data as of Jun 3, 1999, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 29 plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Direction Bronze 1 POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Direction Silver 1 POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Direction Silver 1 + Adult Vision POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Direction Silver 2 POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Direction Standard Expanded Bronze POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Direction Standard Gold POS · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Direction Standard Silver POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue VirtuConnect Bronze 1 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue VirtuConnect Gold 1 EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue VirtuConnect Silver 1 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Bronze 4 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Bronze 6 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Gold 1 EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Gold 5 EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Silver 14 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Silver 14 + Adult Vision EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Silver 40 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Standard Expanded Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Standard Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Standard Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO HD Bronze 1 PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO HD Bronze 2 PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO HD Gold 1 PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO HD Gold 2 PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO HD Silver 1 PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO HD Silver 2 PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO Standard Expanded Bronze PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO Standard Gold PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO Standard Silver PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

InStil Health

Network data as of Jun 3, 1999, as reported by the insurer.

InStil Health plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
InHealth Basic 1 HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
InHealth Basic 1 + Adult Vision HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
InHealth Basic 2 HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
InHealth Basic Plus Standard HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
InHealth Basic Standard HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 17 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded (Dental + Vision) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential HMO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential- HMO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard Plus Chiro HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage+ (Dental + Vision) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard Plus Chiro HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage+ (Dental + Vision) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard Plus Chiro HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard- HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. John A. Foster is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. John A. Foster is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Otolaryngology .

Bills through: Spartanburg Ear, Nose & Throat - Head & Neck Surgery, Pa

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Inspire Medical Systems $1203
Medtronic $215
Teva Pharmaceuticals $107

Other

Travel and Lodging $1203
Food and Beverage $816

Studies

MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1985

Affiliated practices

Spartanburg and Greer ENT & Allergy
1330 Boiling Springs Road
Spartanburg, 29303 SC
(864) 582-2900

Affiliated hospitals

SPARTANBURG MEDICAL CENTER
101 E WOOD ST
SPARTANBURG, 29303 SC
(864) 560-6554
PELHAM MEDICAL CENTER
250 WESTMORELAND ROAD
GREER, 29651 SC
(864) 560-6554
UNION MEDICAL CENTER
322 WEST SOUTH STREET
UNION, 29379 SC
(864) 301-2000

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Questions & Answers

Has Dr. John A. Foster affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. John A. Foster is affiliated with SPARTANBURG MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. John A. Foster?

Dr. John A. Foster's office is located at 1095 Iron Ore Road in Spartanburg, SC 29303.

Does Dr. John A. Foster have affiliation with practices?

Dr. John A. Foster is affiliated with Spartanburg and Greer ENT & Allergy.

Does Dr. John A. Foster accept patients with BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina?

Yes, Dr. John A. Foster is listed in-network for BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. John A. Foster treat?

Dr. John A. Foster provides treatment for Ear Infection, Hay Fever, Nasal Polyps, Noise Sensitivity, Peripheral Nerve Tumors, Tinnitus. For the full list see this list.