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- 1202 Fm 3036, Rockport, TX 78382
About Dr. Root
Based in Rockport, TX, John C. Root, MD is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. John graduated from Un of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine in 1994. John is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows John provided 303 services to 234 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1871589341 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (361) 729-0133
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1202 FM 3036
Rockport, TX 78382
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
303 services · 234 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
99 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Influenza vaccine, inactivated | Treatment | 90653 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Administration of vaccine | Treatment | 90471 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
110 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Administration of influenza virus vaccine | Billing code | G0008 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in Rockport 5
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Root?
Dr. Root is a family practice in Rockport, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Root's address?
Dr. Root is listed at 1202 Fm 3036, Rockport, TX 78382. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Root?
The number on file is (361) 729-0133. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Root?
Dr. Root's National Provider Identifier is 1871589341. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Root train?
Dr. Root attended Un of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Root have?
Dr. Root has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Root perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Root performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as influenza vaccine, inactivated and administration of vaccine, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Root. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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