Robert Underwood, O.D.
NPI 1295389112 · Optometrist · Cortez, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Underwood, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Cortez, CO (NPI 1295389112).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295389112
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0003516 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,001 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 259 | $131 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 174 | $39 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 163 | $132 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 108 | $154 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 100 | $94 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 91 | $42 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 84 | 41 |
| Fluorometholone | 79 | 62 |
| Latanoprost | 50 | 14 |
| Cyclosporine | 45 | 19 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 21 | 20 |
| Ofloxacin | 19 | 13 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 13 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-07-29
- Last updated
- 2022-12-14
- Certified
- 2022-12-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Underwood's NPI number?
- Robert Underwood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295389112, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Underwood's specialty?
- Robert Underwood is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Robert Underwood located?
- Robert Underwood's practice location on file with NPPES is 22 S Beech St, Cortez, CO 81321-3744.
- What is Robert Underwood's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Underwood is (970) 565-7195.
- Does Robert Underwood accept Medicare?
- Robert Underwood is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Underwood's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Underwood's NPI (1295389112) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.