Lee Root, MD FACC
NPI 1700838760 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Pomona, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lee Root, MD FACC is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Pomona, NY (NPI 1700838760).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700838760
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD FACC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 183086 (NY)
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
3,403 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 422 | $153 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 400 | $233 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 376 | $227 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 329 | $139 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 191 | $17 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Sestamibi, Diagnostic, Per Study Dose |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 193 | 77 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 138 | 60 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 82 | 29 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 75 | 39 |
| Furosemide | 70 | 38 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 68 | 31 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$651 across 12 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
- 2006-05-17
- Last updated
- 2016-08-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lee Root's NPI number?
- Lee Root's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700838760, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lee Root's specialty?
- Lee Root is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lee Root located?
- Lee Root's practice location on file with NPPES is 972 Route 45, Pomona, NY 10970.
- What is Lee Root's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lee Root is (845) 362-1500.
- Does Lee Root accept Medicare?
- Lee Root is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lee Root's NPI active?
- Yes — Lee Root's NPI (1700838760) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-08-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.