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JAMES P ROOT CRNA
NPI 1720071756
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Kingsport, TN

Active since August 24, 2005Accepts Medicare Assignment
713 YADKIN ST, KINGSPORT, TN 37660(423) 245-4935 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 17, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About James P Root Crna NPPES

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

JAMES P ROOT CRNA (NPI 1720071756) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Kingsport, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (RN0000112726) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720071756
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES P ROOTCredential: CRNA
Location Address713 YADKIN STKingsport, TN 37660-4933
Mailing Address713 Yadkin StKingsport, TN 37660-4933 · (423) 245-4935
Phone(423) 245-4935
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateAugust 24, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 17, 2008
✔ NPI 1720071756 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 TN · RN0000112726
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.
713 YADKIN ST, Kingsport, TN 37660
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified3625738TN
Medicaid3625738TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

James P Root Crna is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7315841442
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031120000952

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Root reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Smokey Mountain Anesthesia PC
16 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
110 MED TECH PKWY
Johnson City, TN 37604
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538196829 (423) 722-0371

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 4

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.
369 services316 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 00140
Anesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
69 services60 patients
Anesthesia for retinal surgery 00145
Anesthesia for retinal surgery involves using medications to numb your eye and surrounding area. This prevents pain and discomfort during the procedure. You may also receive medication to help you relax. The anesthesia can be local (just your eye) or general (you're asleep).
52 services46 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid 00103
Anesthesia for an eyelid procedure helps ensure comfort and painlessness during the operation. It's typically a local anesthetic, applied to numb your eyelid and surrounding area. You'll likely be awake but won't feel any discomfort. It's a safe, routine part of many eye procedures.
41 services41 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37660 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 James Root's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Root is 1720071756. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 24, 2005.

Where is James Root located?

James Root practices at 713 Yadkin St, Kingsport, TN 37660. The listed phone number is (423) 245-4935.

What is James Root's specialty?

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

Is James Root enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Root is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for James Root's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Root reassigns Medicare benefits to Smokey Mountain Anesthesia PC (Johnson City, TN). The 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 James Root's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Root accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list James 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 James Root was last updated on December 17, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.