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Family Practice

John C. Root, MD

Sees patients in Rockport, TX · Corpus Christi, TX · San Antonio, TX · Texas

Summary

John C. Root, MD (Family Practice) is enrolled with Medicare at 3 practice locations in Rockport, TX, Corpus Christi, TX and San Antonio, TX. NPI 1871589341. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about John C. Root, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Family PracticePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
32Years since medical school (graduated 1994)
Un Of British Columbia, Faculty Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Wellmed Medical Group PAGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does John C. Root see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Rockport, TX, Corpus Christi, TX and San Antonio, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is John C. Root's specialty?
Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
Does John C. Root accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John C. Root accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for John C. Root?
(361) 729-0133, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is John C. Root's NPI number?
1871589341. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where John C. Root is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists John C. Root as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Wellmed Medical Group PA646 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Rockport

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rockport, TX — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUn Of British Columbia, Faculty Of Medicine
Graduation year1994
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1871589341
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians