Physician Profile
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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.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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Common questions
What does Dr. Root specialise in?
Dr. Root is an urology in Tampa, FL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there 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. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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.
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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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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (813) 253-3007
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1209 W SWANN AVE
Tampa, FL 33606
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,157 services · 2,152 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
454 |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
244 |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
106 |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
32 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
28 |
| Destruction of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, less than 0.5 cm | Procedure | 52224 |
13 |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
42 |
| Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum | Imaging | 76872 |
32 |
| 3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing | Imaging | 76377 |
17 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
835 |
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 urology specialists 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 urology specialists 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.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.