Caroline Root
NPI 1720683170 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Richmond, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Caroline Root is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Richmond, VA (NPI 1720683170).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720683170
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0024180245 (VA)
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 tenure25% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
379 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 | 85 | $56 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 75 | $76 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Nasal Passages Using an Endoscope31231 | 41 | $55 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Nasal Passages Using an Endoscope31231 | 37 | $161 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using a Flexible Endoscope31575 | 33 | $58 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using a Flexible Endoscope31575 | 29 | $111 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 150 | 76 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 82 | 30 |
| Omeprazole | 71 | 31 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 59 | 27 |
| Mupirocin | 39 | 27 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 25 | — |
| Famotidine | 22 | — |
| Montelukast Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$120 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 1170 Emmet St NCharlottesville, VA 22903-4836Phone: (434) 293-9151
- 1250 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23298-5023Phone: (804) 628-4368Fax: (804) 807-7951
- 9109 Stony Point DrRichmond, VA 23235-1979Phone: (804) 628-4368Fax: (804) 807-7951
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-12-03
- Last updated
- 2026-01-07
- Certified
- 2026-01-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Caroline Root's NPI number?
- Caroline Root's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720683170, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Caroline Root's specialty?
- Caroline Root is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Caroline Root located?
- Caroline Root's practice location on file with NPPES is 1001 E Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23298-5004.
- What is Caroline Root's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Caroline Root is (804) 323-0830.
- Does Caroline Root accept Medicare?
- Caroline Root is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Caroline Root's NPI active?
- Yes — Caroline Root's NPI (1720683170) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.