Robert D Underwood, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Cortez, CO

Robert D Underwood, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Cortez, Colorado. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Underwood Eye Care, Pc and his current practice location is 22 S Beech St, Cortez, Colorado. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (970) 565-7195.

Robert D Underwood is licensed to practice in Colorado (license number 1245) 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 1962420513.

Contact Information

Robert D Underwood, OD
22 S Beech St,
Cortez, CO 81321-3744
(970) 565-7195
(970) 565-7171

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameRobert D Underwood
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience40 Years
Location22 S Beech St, Cortez, Colorado
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:
  • Robert D Underwood attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962420513
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/03/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1658482815
  • Enrollment ID: I20110121000978

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert D Underwood such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962420513NPI-NPPES
3444OtherCOBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
08124596MedicaidCO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1245 (Colorado)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Underwood Eye Care, Pc79113783852

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. Robert D Underwood allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameUnderwood Optical, Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700080769
PECOS PAC ID: 6800914102
Enrollment ID: O20110118001315
Provider NameUnderwood Eye Care, Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003532755
PECOS PAC ID: 7911378385
Enrollment ID: O20230123000101

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. Robert D 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
Robert D Underwood, OD
Po Box 959,
Cortez, CO 81321-0959

Ph: (970) 565-7195
Robert D Underwood, OD
22 S Beech St,
Cortez, CO 81321-3744

Ph: (970) 565-7195

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Optometrist in Cortez, CO

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William Howard Mollenkopf, OD
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Phone: 970-565-2020    Fax: 970-565-3632
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Phone: 970-565-7195    
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Phone: 970-565-9024    
Kimberly Renee Starnes-parr, OD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 140 N Market St, Cortez, CO 81321
Phone: 970-565-2020    Fax: 970-565-3632
Craig L. Nelson, O.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Phone: 970-565-7200    Fax: 970-565-8203
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 140 North Market St, Cortez, CO 81321
Phone: 970-565-2020    Fax: 970-565-3632

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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