Edgar Underwood, MD
NPI 1528063716 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edgar Underwood, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1528063716).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528063716
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 00008292 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 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
569 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 406 | $8 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 41 | $37 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 33 | $10 |
| X-Ray of Abdomen, 1 View74018 | 33 | $8 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 18 | $7 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 14 | $10 |
| Review By Radiologist of Ct Guidance for Needle Placement77012 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$274 across 5 records (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
- 2005-06-15
- Last updated
- 2011-12-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edgar Underwood's NPI number?
- Edgar Underwood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528063716, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edgar Underwood's specialty?
- Edgar Underwood is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edgar Underwood located?
- Edgar Underwood's practice location on file with NPPES is 619 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233.
- What is Edgar Underwood's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edgar Underwood is (205) 934-4011.
- Does Edgar Underwood accept Medicare?
- Edgar Underwood is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edgar Underwood's NPI active?
- Yes — Edgar Underwood's NPI (1528063716) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-12-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.