Malcolm Root, MD
NPI 1578509089 · Urology Physician · Tampa, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Malcolm Root, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Tampa, FL (NPI 1578509089).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578509089
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME 60118 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,157 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 835 | $88 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 773 | $2 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 454 | $11 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 442 | $125 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 244 | $9 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 106 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 664 | 220 |
| Testosterone Cypionate | 163 | 32 |
| Finasteride | 130 | 45 |
| Anastrozole | 121 | 40 |
| Dutasteride | 120 | 38 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 107 | 86 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 80 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,234 across 91 records (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
- 2006-06-22
- Last updated
- 2017-01-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Malcolm Root's NPI number?
- Malcolm Root's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578509089, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Malcolm Root's specialty?
- Malcolm Root is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Malcolm Root located?
- Malcolm Root's practice location on file with NPPES is 1209 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33606-2639.
- What is Malcolm Root's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Malcolm Root is (813) 253-3007.
- Does Malcolm Root accept Medicare?
- Malcolm Root is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Malcolm Root's NPI active?
- Yes — Malcolm Root's NPI (1578509089) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.