Dr Bill D Underwood, MD, PHD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Bridgeport, WV

Dr Bill D Underwood, MD, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Bridgeport, West Virginia. He went to Wayne State University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice United Hospital Center Inc and his current practice location is 227 Medical Park Dr Ste 103, Bridgeport, West Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (681) 342-3500.

Dr Bill D Underwood is licensed to practice in West Virginia (license number 24728) 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 1790764850.

Contact Information

Dr Bill D Underwood, MD, PHD
227 Medical Park Dr Ste 103,
Bridgeport, WV 26330-8421
(681) 342-3500
(681) 342-3561



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Bill D Underwood
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience27 Years
Location227 Medical Park Dr Ste 103, Bridgeport, West Virginia
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 Bill D Underwood attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1790764850
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/05/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6608803762
  • Enrollment ID: I20120221000824

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Bill D Underwood such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1790764850NPI-NPPES
000000012553OtherMICAPE HEALTH PLAN
700F318300OtherMIBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
104744530MedicaidMI
0007382674OtherMIAETNA HEALTH PLANS
I33602OtherMIHEALTH ALLIANCE PLAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 4301070369 (Michigan)Secondary
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 24728 (West Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
United Hospital CenterBridgeport, WVHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
United Hospital Center Inc8123936010209

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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 Bill D Underwood allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWest Virginia University Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275504508
PECOS PAC ID: 1052224565
Enrollment ID: O20031111000207

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Entity NameUnited Hospital Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760965586
PECOS PAC ID: 8123936010
Enrollment ID: O20031212000802

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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 Bill 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
Dr Bill D Underwood, MD, PHD
227 Medical Park Dr Ste 103,
Bridgeport, WV 26330-8421

Ph: (681) 342-3500
Dr Bill D Underwood, MD, PHD
227 Medical Park Dr Ste 103,
Bridgeport, WV 26330-8421

Ph: (681) 342-3500

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Neurological Surgery Doctors in Bridgeport, WV

David Benjamin Cohen, M.D.
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 227 Medical Park Dr Ste 103, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Phone: 681-342-3500    
Vincent J Miele, MD
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 527 Medical Park Drive, Suite 401, Uhc Neurosurgery & Spine Center, Bridgeport, WV 26300
Phone: 681-342-3500    Fax: 681-342-3561
Dr. Richard Allen Douglas, M.D.,F.A.C.S.
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 527 Medical Park Drive, Suite 401, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Phone: 681-342-3500    Fax: 681-342-3561
Mary Anne Varner, APRN
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 227 Medical Park Drive, Suite 103, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Phone: 681-342-3513    

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