James Root, CRNA
NPI 1720071756 · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Kingsport, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Root, CRNA is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist provider in Kingsport, TN (NPI 1720071756).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720071756
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- RN0000112726 (TN)
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 tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
531 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 369 | $100 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Eye00140 | 69 | $129 |
| Anesthesia for Retinal Surgery00145 | 52 | $180 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Eyelid00103 | 41 | $153 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $100–$180 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-24
- Last updated
- 2008-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Root's NPI number?
- James Root's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720071756, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Root's specialty?
- James Root is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Root located?
- James Root's practice location on file with NPPES is 713 Yadkin St, Kingsport, TN 37660-4933.
- What is James Root's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Root is (423) 245-4935.
- Does James Root accept Medicare?
- James Root is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Root's NPI active?
- Yes — James Root's NPI (1720071756) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-12-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.