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CHRISTOPHER R. ROOT CRNA
NPI 1144295908
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in New Smyrna, FL

Active since February 22, 2006
401 PALMETTO ST, BERT FISH MEDICAL CENTER, NEW SMYRNA, FL 32168(386) 424-5025 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Christopher R. Root Crna NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHRISTOPHER R. ROOT CRNA (NPI 1144295908) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in New Smyrna, Florida, licensed in Florida (ARNP2738292) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144295908
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER R. ROOTCredential: CRNA
Location Address401 PALMETTO ST, BERT FISH MEDICAL CENTERNew Smyrna, FL 32168-7322
Mailing Address1315 S Central AveFlagler Beach, FL 32136-3760 · (386) 931-2520
Phone(386) 424-5025
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1144295908 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ARNP2738292
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
401 PALMETTO ST, New Smyrna, FL 32168
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Chris Robin Root

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedG2632YFL
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedG2632XFL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Christopher R. Root Crna is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Root reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Amsurg Port Orange Anesthesia, LLC
11 mi
Anesthesiology
3635 S CLYDE MORRIS BLVD, SUITE 500
Port Orange, FL 32129
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 79 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043654270 (386) 760-8151
Us Anesthesia Partners Of Florida Inc.
39 mi
Anesthesiology
851 TRAFALGAR CT, SUITE 200E
Maitland, FL 32751
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 2,356 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518910520 (321) 422-7155
Carolinaeast Medical Center
477 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2000 NEUSE BLVD
New Bern, NC 28560
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 95 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1710923875 (252) 633-8640

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
18 services17 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones 01480
Anesthesia for procedures on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in these areas. This allows doctors to perform necessary treatments or surgeries without causing discomfort. The type of anesthesia used can vary based on the specific procedure.
12 services12 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DIANNE ROSENBERG CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
401 PALMETTO ST
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32168
Volusia County (407) 667-0444
MICHELLE SUZANNE HEDDERICH M.D.
Hospitalist
401 PALMETTO ST
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32168
Volusia County (386) 424-5000
ASHLEY BREEZE CHAPMAN DO
Family Medicine
401 PALMETTO ST
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32168
Volusia County (386) 424-6400
GAURAV AHLUWALIA MD
Internal Medicine
401 PALMETTO ST
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32168
Volusia County (386) 206-5908
SOUTHEAST VOLUSIA MEDICAL SERVICES INC
Surgery
401 PALMETTO ST
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32168
Volusia County (386) 424-5000
SARAH LOWER ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
401 PALMETTO ST
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32168
Volusia County (386) 424-5269
DR. TANUJA NIMISH NEMANI M.D.,M.P.H
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
401 PALMETTO ST
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32168
Volusia County (386) 424-5000
NATHAN ANDREW DO
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
401 PALMETTO ST
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL 32168
Volusia County (386) 424-5140

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Christopher Root's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Root is 1144295908. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 22, 2006. The provider is also known as Chris Robin Root.

Where is Christopher Root located?

Christopher Root practices at 401 Palmetto St Bert Fish Medical Center, New Smyrna, FL 32168. The listed phone number is (386) 424-5025.

What is Christopher Root's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Christopher Root enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Root is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Root's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Root reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Amsurg Port Orange Anesthesia, LLC (Port Orange, FL), Us Anesthesia Partners Of Florida Inc. (Maitland, FL) and Carolinaeast Medical Center (New Bern, NC). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Christopher Root's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Root accept?

Health plans from Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc. and Cigna Healthcare list Christopher Root as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Root was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.