Christopher R Root, CRNA - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in New Smyrna, FL

Christopher R Root, CRNA is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in New Smyrna, Florida. He graduated from nursing school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). He is a member of the group practice Carolinaeast Medical Center and his current practice location is 401 Palmetto St, Bert Fish Medical Center, New Smyrna, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (386) 424-5025.

Christopher R Root is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ARNP2738292) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1144295908.

Contact Information

Christopher R Root, CRNA
401 Palmetto St, Bert Fish Medical Center,
New Smyrna, FL 32168-7322
(386) 424-5025
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Provider's Profile

Full NameChristopher R Root
GenderMale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience28 Years
Location401 Palmetto St, New Smyrna, Florida
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher R Root graduated from nursing school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144295908
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709781560
  • Enrollment ID: I20160721000714

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher R Root such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144295908NPI-NPPES
303098900MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered ARNP2738292 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Carolina East Medical CenterNew bern, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Carolinaeast Medical Center155727256453

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christopher R Root allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCarolinaeast Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710923875
PECOS PAC ID: 1557272564
Enrollment ID: O20040311000538

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher R Root is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher R Root, CRNA
1315 S Central Ave,
Flagler Beach, FL 32136-3760

Ph: (386) 931-2520
Christopher R Root, CRNA
401 Palmetto St, Bert Fish Medical Center,
New Smyrna, FL 32168-7322

Ph: (386) 424-5025

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Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurses in New Smyrna, FL


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