Dr. William Lewis Underwood

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 44+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. William Lewis Underwood, MD, is an Anesthesiology specialist in Kankakee, Illinois. He attended and graduated from University Of Iowa College Of Medicine in 1980, having over 44 years of diverse experience, especially in Anesthesiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Presence St Marys Hospital, University Of Missouri Health Care. Dr. William Lewis Underwood also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including American Anesthesiology Associates Of Illinois, S.C. Dr. William Lewis Underwood accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (815) 937-2400 to request Dr. William Lewis Underwood the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 500 W Court St
Kankakee, IL 60901-3661

Phone 1: (815) 937-2400


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name William Lewis Underwood
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8820987456
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Anesthesiology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 44 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. William Lewis Underwood attended and graduated from University Of Iowa College Of Medicine in 1980.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1639120082
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, May 12, 2006

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. William Lewis Underwood

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. William Lewis Underwood has been primarily specialized in Anesthesiology for over 44 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Anesthesiology
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    Anesthesiology
    An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • American Anesthesiology Associates Of Illinois, S.C


Practice Locations

500 W Court St
Kankakee, IL 60901-3661
Phone: (815) 937-2400
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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