Kenneth Root, PA-C
NPI 1053353946 · Physician Assistant · Grand Rapids, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Root, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Grand Rapids, MI (NPI 1053353946).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053353946
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5601003447 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 352 | 51 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 29 | — |
| Pregabalin | 26 | — |
| Armodafinil | 22 | — |
| Gabapentin | 19 | — |
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Zubsolv | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$55 across 1 record (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
- 2006-06-12
- Last updated
- 2026-05-14
- Certified
- 2026-05-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Root's NPI number?
- Kenneth Root's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053353946, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Root's specialty?
- Kenneth Root is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kenneth Root located?
- Kenneth Root's practice location on file with NPPES is 1179 E Paris Ave Se Ste 150, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-8373.
- What is Kenneth Root's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Root is (616) 455-9450.
- Does Kenneth Root accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Root is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Root's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Root's NPI (1053353946) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.