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Dr. Howard Raymond Underwood, MD,

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Bethesda, MD · enumerated 2009.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1912232372

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Dr. Howard Raymond Underwood

Credential MD,

Sex Male

Practice address 4502 Highland Ave, Bethesda, MD, 20814

Phone (301) 312-8790

Enumeration date Oct 2, 2009

Last updated in NPPES Oct 2, 2009

Taxonomy & licenses

207V00000X Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MD063129L (PA) Primary

207V00000X Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 98-00408 (NC) Secondary

207V00000X Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 039328 (CT) Secondary

207V00000X Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MD00036917 (WA) Secondary

MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Howard Underwood?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Howard Underwood is 1912232372, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

Where does Howard Underwood practice?

The practice location on file with NPPES is in Bethesda, MD. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2009-10-02.