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MELISSA E BENDER MD
NPI 1255741013
Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery in Austin, TX

Active since May 02, 2014PECOS Enrolled
97.14/100
CMS Quality Rating
2745 BEE CAVES RD STE 101, AUSTIN, TX 78746(512) 401-2500(512) 401-2501 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 17, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Melissa E Bender Md NPPES

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

MELISSA E BENDER MD (NPI 1255741013) is an individual otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (S0844) and active in the NPI registry since May 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255741013
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207YX0905X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA E BENDERCredential: MD
Location Address2745 BEE CAVES RD STE 101Austin, TX 78746-6009
Mailing Address2745 Bee Caves Rd Ste 101Austin, TX 78746-6009 · (512) 401-2500 · Fax (512) 401-2501
Phone(512) 401-2500
Fax(512) 401-2501
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 2, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 17, 2019
✔ NPI 1255741013 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngology · Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207YX0905X
License✔ Licensed in TX · S0844
Definition

An otolaryngologist who specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of head and neck conditions.

2745 BEE CAVES RD STE 101, Austin, TX 78746
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Melissa E Bender Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

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.

97.14/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality95.35
Promoting Interoperability99
Improvement Activities40

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Melissa Bender's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Bender is 1255741013. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 2, 2014.

Where is Melissa Bender located?

Melissa Bender practices at 2745 Bee Caves Rd Ste 101, Austin, TX 78746. The listed phone number is (512) 401-2500.

What is Melissa Bender's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology, specializing in Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery, with taxonomy code 207YX0905X.

Is Melissa Bender enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Bender is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Melissa Bender accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list Melissa Bender as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Bender was last updated on September 17, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.