DR. MELISSA ANN BENDER M.D.
NPI 1154527158
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Cincinnati, OH

Q: What is Melissa Bender's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Bender is 1154527158. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2007.

Q: What is Melissa Bender's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Bender was last updated on August 16, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since June 26, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

93.09/100

CMS Quality Rating

3188 BELLEVUE AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45219(513) 475-9567(513) 475-4019 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 16, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Melissa Ann Bender M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. MELISSA ANN BENDER M.D. (NPI 1154527158) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Cincinnati, Ohio, licensed in New York (257142) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, Llc, and maintains a secondary practice location in Seattle.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154527158

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X

Provider Legal NameDR. MELISSA ANN BENDERCredential: M.D.

Location Address3188 BELLEVUE AVECincinnati, OH 45219-2369

Mailing AddressPo Box 636256Cincinnati, OH 45263-6256 · (513) 585-6200 · Fax (513) 245-3672

Phone(513) 475-9567

Fax(513) 475-4019

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSIndiana University School Of MedicineGraduated 2007

Enumeration DateJune 26, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 16, 2024

NPPES CertifiedAugust 16, 2024

✔ NPI 1154527158 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207QH0002X

Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · 257142✔ Licensed in WA · MD60276485

Definition

A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 35.150485 (OH)

3188 BELLEVUE AVE, Cincinnati, OH 45219

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1325 9th AveSeattle, WA 98104-2420 · Phone (206) 744-3166

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1154527158WA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Melissa Ann Bender M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID244408730

PECOS Enrollment IDI20241108001920

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

18 services17 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

18 services14 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Cincinnati, OH

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360003

Location3188 Bellevue AvenueCincinnati, OH 45219 · Hamilton County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 45219 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$84.72 typical visit price

range $54.34 – $166.65

Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.66)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$96.44 typical visit price

range $17.10 – $135.40

Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.09/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

73.95

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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