Richard Wellington Root, ED.D.
Richard Wellington Root is a Psychologist based in Springfield, VT with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Richard Wellington Root, ED.D. has been part of the Springfield medical community since 2006 in independent practice. Trained at Boston University School of Medicine (class of 1981), he has been practicing for over 45 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS data).
Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Vermont Board of Medical Practice
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
30
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practiceData 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.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1981
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
45 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.
Taxonomy: 103T00000X
Education & Training
Boston University School of Medicine (Class of 1981)
Mailing address
Po Box 2003, Springfield, VT 05156-2003
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychology Care With Richard Wellington Root
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Wellington Root for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Springfield 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 Richard Wellington Root
NPI records show Dr. Root as active with telehealth listed in Springfield, VT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (802) 885-5719.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
29 Ridgewood Rd, Springfield, VT 05156-3050
Mailing Address
Po Box 2003, Springfield, VT 05156-2003
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