Dr Joel R Underwood, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Tyler, TX

Dr Joel R Underwood, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Tyler, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Gallatin Valley Anesthesia Associates Pc and his current practice location is 800 E Dawson St, Tyler, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (903) 531-4500.

Dr Joel R Underwood is licensed to practice in Montana (license number MED-PHYS-LIC-82373) 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 1255344610.

Contact Information

Dr Joel R Underwood, MD
800 E Dawson St,
Tyler, TX 75701-2036
(903) 531-4500
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joel R Underwood
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience21 Years
Location800 E Dawson St, Tyler, Texas
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:
  • Dr Joel R Underwood graduated from medical school in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255344610
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/26/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7113927971
  • Enrollment ID: I20200528002768

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joel R Underwood such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255344610NPI-NPPES
309898001MedicaidTX
8DM214OtherTXBCBS
75-2616977-042OtherTXTRICARE
P01118428OtherTXRAIL ROAD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology E-4888 (Arkansas)Secondary
207L00000XAnesthesiology MED-PHYS-LIC-82373 (Montana)Primary
207L00000XAnesthesiology P4721 (Texas)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Bozeman Health Deaconess HospitalBozeman, MTHospital
Billings ClinicBillings, MTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gallatin Valley Anesthesia Associates Pc145637252334

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. Dr Joel R Underwood allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMissoula Anesthesiology Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710931225
PECOS PAC ID: 5597669960
Enrollment ID: O20040324001699
Entity NameGallatin Valley Anesthesia Associates Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336165182
PECOS PAC ID: 1456372523
Enrollment ID: O20051216000229

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. Dr Joel R 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
Dr Joel R Underwood, MD
Po Box 841656,
Dallas, TX 75284-1656

Ph: (903) 531-5000
Dr Joel R Underwood, MD
800 E Dawson St,
Tyler, TX 75701-2036

Ph: (903) 531-4500

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Kirby Kile, CRNA
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Robert M Sutherland, MD
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Dr. Asa Lockhart, MD
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Phone: 903-533-8084    Fax: 903-535-9543
Dr. Homer Don Smith, MD
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Jessica Wilkin, M.D.
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Phone: 903-606-4051    
Dr. Lawrence Paul Elikan, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 903-561-4500    

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