Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Underwood, Ophthalmologist in Jackson, TN?
Where did Dr. Underwood go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hosp Of Arkansas, Ophthalmology; Univ Hosp Of Arkansas, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: University of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
Is Dr. Underwood board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. David Underwood, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Underwood speak?
Dr. Underwood and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Underwood typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Underwood diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Underwood. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cortical Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cortical Cataract
- Outer Lens Clouding
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H25012: Cortical age-related cataract, left eye
- H25011: Cortical age-related cataract, right eye
- H25013: Cortical age-related cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
- Cataract
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes-related cataract
- Cloudy lens from diabetes
- Diabetic eye cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Underwood typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Underwood performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Underwood. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Canal Dilation
- Goniotomy (Glaucoma Surgery)
- Glaucoma Drainage Canal Widening with Stent
- Canaloplasty
- Aqueous Outflow Dilation
- Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
- Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
- Goniotomy Procedure
- Angle-Opening Glaucoma Surgery
- Congenital Glaucoma Surgery
- Canaloplasty with stent
- Aqueous outflow canal dilation
- Glaucoma stent placement
CPT Codes:
- 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
- 65820: Goniotomy
- 66175: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); with retention of device or stent
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
- IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Does Dr. Underwood accept my insurance?
Dr. Underwood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (731) 664-9977 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Underwood accept in Jackson, TN?
Dr. Underwood in Jackson, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Fidelity Insurance Group
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Underwood's office located?
Dr. David Underwood's Primary Practice
112 Stonebridge Blvd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-9977
What hospitals are Dr. Underwood affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Underwood has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Underwood's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Underwood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760425250.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Underwood?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Underwood