Edgar S Underwood, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Birmingham, AL

Edgar S Underwood, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. He went to Emory University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Birmingham Radiological Group Pc and his current practice location is 619 19th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 934-4011.

Edgar S Underwood is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 00008292) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1528063716.

Contact Information

Edgar S Underwood, MD
619 19th Street South,
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 934-4011
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Physician's Profile

Full NameEdgar S Underwood
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience48 Years
Location619 19th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Edgar S Underwood attended and graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528063716
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/23/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082528716
  • Enrollment ID: I20050324000944

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Edgar S Underwood such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528063716NPI-NPPES
051536232OtherALBLUE CROSS
051536233OtherALBLUE CROSS
06479807MedicaidMS
009938902MedicaidAL
051536231OtherALBLUE CROSS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology 00008292 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Grandview Medical CenterBirmingham, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Birmingham Radiological Group Pc802292275639

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Edgar S Underwood allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093768723
PECOS PAC ID: 1951213107
Enrollment ID: O20031105000261
Entity NameBirmingham Radiological Group Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376594192
PECOS PAC ID: 8022922756
Enrollment ID: O20031118000002

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Edgar S Underwood is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Edgar S Underwood, MD
Po Box 55309,
Birmingham, AL 35255-5309

Ph: () -
Edgar S Underwood, MD
619 19th Street South,
Birmingham, AL 35233

Ph: (205) 934-4011

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