Quick answers
- Does David W. Underwood accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David W. Underwood accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does David W. Underwood see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 535 Original Medicare patients and 2,646 services for David W. Underwood. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is David W. Underwood's NPI number?
- 1760425250. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for David W. Underwood, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 535 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,646 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)816 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)758 services
- Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (66821)85 services
- Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye (66174)58 services
- Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye (66991)43 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes35%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Anxiety27%
Hospitals where David W. Underwood works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David W. Underwood at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Baptist Memorial Hospital - Carroll CountyHuntingdon, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440016
- Hardin Medical CenterSavannah, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440109
- Henderson County Community HospitalLexington, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440008
- Jackson-Madison County General HospitalJackson, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440002
- Southern Tennessee Regional Health System LawrenceLawrenceburg, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440175
Practice locations
Addresses where David W. Underwood is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 112 Stonebridge BlvdJackson, TN 38305 (731) 664‑1994
- 202 W Church StLexington, TN 38351 (731) 664‑1994
- 631 Rb Wilson DrHuntingdon, TN 38344 (731) 664‑1994
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David W. Underwood as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- West Tennessee Eye Associates PC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Jackson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jackson, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in West Tennessee Eye Associates PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1760425250 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians