Joel Underwood, MD
NPI 1255344610 · Anesthesiology Physician · Tyler, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joel Underwood, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Tyler, TX (NPI 1255344610).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255344610
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E-4888 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
151 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Exam of Colon Using an Endoscope00812 | 34 | $100 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 32 | $122 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 19 | $59 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 17 | $324 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Nerves, Muscles, Tendons, and Tissue of Forearm, Wrist, and Hand01810 | 17 | $111 |
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 16 | $106 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-15
- Last updated
- 2020-05-26
- Certified
- 2020-05-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joel Underwood's NPI number?
- Joel Underwood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255344610, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joel Underwood's specialty?
- Joel Underwood is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joel Underwood located?
- Joel Underwood's practice location on file with NPPES is 800 E Dawson St, Tyler, TX 75701-2036.
- What is Joel Underwood's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joel Underwood is (903) 531-4500.
- Does Joel Underwood accept Medicare?
- Joel Underwood is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joel Underwood's NPI active?
- Yes — Joel Underwood's NPI (1255344610) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.