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Dr. Johnson Underwood, MD

North Kansas City, MO

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Underwood, Diagnostic Radiologist in North Kansas City, MO?

    Dr. Johnson Underwood, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in North Kansas City, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Underwood graduated from University of Wales in Great Britain and completed his residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program. Dr. Underwood is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Underwood’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Underwood’s office at (816) 691-5201.

    Where did Dr. Underwood go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: University of Wales in Great Britain

    Is Dr. Underwood board certified in Diagnostic Radiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Johnson Underwood, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

    What languages does Dr. Underwood speak?

    Dr. Underwood and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Underwood treat?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • Collapsed Lung
    • Atelectasis
    • Lung collapse
    • Incomplete lung expansion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9811: Atelectasis

    Also known as:

    • Other Soft Tissue Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle and connective tissue problems
    • Uncommon soft tissue conditions
    • Various soft tissue ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Lung Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Various lung conditions
    • Unspecified lung disorder
    • Miscellaneous lung problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J984: Other disorders of lung

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic Menopause
    • Menopause
    • Menopausal Transition
    • Postmenopause
    • Change of Life

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state

    Which procedures does Dr. Underwood perform as a Diagnostic Radiologist?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Johnson Underwood may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Underwood's office.

    Does Dr. Underwood accept my insurance?

    Dr. Underwood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 691-5201 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Underwood accept in North Kansas City, MO?

    Dr. Underwood in North Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • State of Missouri

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Underwood's office located?

    Dr. Johnson Underwood's Primary Practice

    2800 Clay Edwards Dr

    North Kansas City, MO 64116

    (816) 691-5201

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    Dr. Johnson Underwood's Practice 2

    9501 N Oak Trfy

    Kansas City, MO 64155

    (816) 691-5201

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    Dr. Johnson Underwood's Practice 3

    5501 NW 62nd Ter Ste 200

    Kansas City, MO 64151

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    What is Dr. Underwood's NPI number?An 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 1861429979.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Underwood?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Underwood

    What is Dr. Johnson Underwood's specialty?

    Dr. Underwood is a Diagnostic Radiologist near North Kansas City, MO. A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions. Contact Dr. Underwood to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Johnson Underwood affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Underwood is affiliated with North Kansas City Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Diagnostic Radiologist?

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    Is Johnson Underwood accepting new patients in North Kansas City, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Johnson Underwood is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Johnson Underwood offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Underwood's office at (816) 691-5201 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Johnson Underwood?

    Please contact Dr. Underwood's office at (816) 691-5201 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Johnson Underwood have?

    Dr. Johnson Underwood is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

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