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- 1209 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
About Dr. Root
Based in Tampa, FL, Malcolm Root, MD is listed in the NPI registry under urology. Malcolm graduated from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in 1985. Medicare claims data shows Malcolm provided 3,157 services to 2,152 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, automated urinalysis test, and ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding. NPI 1578509089 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
- (813) 253-3007
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1209 W SWANN AVE
Tampa, FL 33606
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology 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
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
Urinary symptoms
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
Kidney & ureter procedures
Kidney and ureter surgery
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,157 services · 2,152 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
454 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
244 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
106 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
32 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
28 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Destruction of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, less than 0.5 cm | Procedure | 52224 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
42 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum | Imaging | 76872 |
32 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| 3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing | Imaging | 76377 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
835 | More than most peers in Urology |
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.
Other urologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other urologists in Tampa 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Root specialize in?
Dr. Root is an urologist in Tampa, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Root located?
Dr. Root is listed at 1209 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33606. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Root's phone number?
The number on file is (813) 253-3007. 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 1578509089. 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 go to medical school?
Dr. Root attended Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Root have?
Dr. Root has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Root do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Root performs procedures including ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample and diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity and ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum, 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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