2026 NPPES data Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician NPI 1538522214 M.D.
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SHANE ROOT, M.D.

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
708
Medicare Part D claims · 135 beneficiaries · Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician avg: 931
Generic prescribing
61%
generic claims · 39% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$37.16
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SHANE ROOT, M.D. is a Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 708 claims across 135 beneficiaries — 39% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $37.16 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SHANE ROOT, M.D. filed 708 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SCOTTSDALE, Arizona. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SHANE ROOT, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SHANE ROOT, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/31/2016

NPI 1538522214

Primary specialty

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician

Rare

336 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

708 24% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 931

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within Arizona

1. Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within Arizona

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

SHANE ROOT, M.D. is a Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider practicing in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1538522214. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

SHANE ROOT, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 13400 E SHEA BLVD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85259, with a listed phone of (480) 301-8000. NPI 1538522214 was issued on 03/31/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ROOT most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 708 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 135 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $340K in drug spend, split 39% brand-name and 61% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 336 enrolled providers across 44 states and an average of 931 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

13400 E SHEA BLVD
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259

Provider Details

NPI 1538522214
Specialty Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/31/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHANE ROOT, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

MAYO CLINIC ARIZONA
SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for SHANE ROOT, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$37

Largest payer

PFIZER INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

SHANE ROOT, M.D. — brand share 39.0%
Specialty average (est.)

39% brand-name claims vs 61% generic, on 708 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

708
Total Claims
$340K
Total Drug Cost
135
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
926
Total Day Supply
25,854
Brand vs Generic
39% brand / 61% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$321K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.42
Gender Split
80% female / 20% male
Age Distribution
<65: 56, 65-74: 49, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
74
Emgality Pen
Galcanezumab-Gnlm
66
Ubrelvy
Ubrogepant
50
Rizatriptan
Rizatriptan Benzoate
47
Nurtec Odt
Rimegepant Sulfate
45
Amitriptyline Hcl
35
Aimovig Autoinjector
Erenumab-Aooe
31
Qulipta
Atogepant
25
Zonisamide
21
Topiramate
20

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Overview

How SHANE ROOT, M.D. fits within the Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician landscape nationally.

336
Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in US
44
States with Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
931
Avg Claims per Provider

SHANE ROOT, M.D.'s 708 claims are below the specialty average of 931.

Nearby Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in Arizona

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ROOT.

Compare Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHANE ROOT, M.D.'s specialty?
SHANE ROOT, M.D. specializes in Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician and practices in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SHANE ROOT, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHANE ROOT, M.D. wrote 708 Medicare Part D claims totaling $340K in drug costs for 135 beneficiaries.
Where is SHANE ROOT, M.D. located?
SHANE ROOT, M.D. is located at 13400 E SHEA BLVD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85259. Phone: (480) 301-8000.
What is SHANE ROOT, M.D.'s NPI number?
SHANE ROOT, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538522214, issued on 03/31/2016.
Does SHANE ROOT, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SHANE ROOT, M.D.'s prescribing is 39% brand-name and 61% generic drugs by claim count, with $321K in brand drug costs.
How many Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 336 Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers across 44 states in the US. The average Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider writes 931 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SHANE ROOT, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHANE ROOT, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Emgality Pen, Ubrelvy. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHANE ROOT, M.D. accept Medicare?
SHANE ROOT, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 708 Part D claims and 135 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHANE ROOT, M.D.'s credentials?
SHANE ROOT, M.D.'s NPI is 1538522214 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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