Martha Sue Root, PMHNP

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Martha Sue Root is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Lowell, MA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(978) 453-6800Lowell, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Martha Sue Root, PMHNP has practiced nursing for 17+ years, working in group practice. With 17+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Lowell area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, anxiety, and depression (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 80% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 712 Nurse Practitioner providers in MASee all Nurse Practitioner in Lowell17+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 3093dNPPES updated 2017-12-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

22 Old Canal Dr, Lowell, MA 01851-2730

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

93%

Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.2 pts)

Better than 80% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

41

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

77

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,601

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $125k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Depression.

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+29%)63%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+22%)54%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-26%)44%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-26%) — less common here

Bipolar Disorder
44%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-31%)39%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-31%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-12%)37%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-5%)29%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$372 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Martha Sue Root's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 17 years in practice

    Experienced

Nurse PractitionerPsychiatric/Mental Health in LowellPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LP0808X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

84 Mink Run Rd, Wilmington, MA 01887-4547

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Martha Sue Root

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Martha Sue Root for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, depression management — no travel to Lowell required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Martha Sue Root

Dr. Root is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lowell, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (978) 453-6800.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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