MELANYE BENDER DMD
NPI 1306536123
Dentist - General Practice in Rio Communities, NM

Active since May 15, 2023PECOS Enrolled
305 RIO COMMUNITIES BLVD, RIO COMMUNITIES, NM 87002(505) 864-2978 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 18, 2025, Apr 16, 2024, May 15, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About Melanye Bender Dmd NPPES

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

MELANYE BENDER DMD (NPI 1306536123) is an individual general practice provider in Rio Communities, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (DB-2025-0094) and active in the NPI registry since May 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306536123
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameMELANYE BENDERCredential: DMD
Location Address305 RIO COMMUNITIES BLVDRio Communities, NM 87002-6168
Mailing Address109 Livingston CvMadison, MS 39110-7769 · (601) 519-7967
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMay 15, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateJune 18, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 18, 2025
NPI 1306536123 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License Licensed in NM · DB-2025-0094
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
305 RIO COMMUNITIES BLVD, Rio Communities, NM 87002

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Melanye Bender Dmd 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87002 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
$84.79 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $21.19 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.00 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $17.00 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Dentist (General Practice)
305 RIO COMMUNITIES BLVD
BELEN, NM 87002
Dentist (General Practice)
305 RIO COMMUNITIES BLVD
RIO COMMUNITIES, NM 87002
Dental Hygienist
305 RIO COMMUNITIES BLVD
BELEN, NM 87002

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 Melanye Bender's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanye Bender is 1306536123. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2023.

Where is Melanye Bender located?

Melanye Bender practices at 305 Rio Communities Blvd, Rio Communities, NM 87002. The listed phone number is (505) 864-2978.

What is Melanye Bender's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Melanye Bender enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does Melanye Bender accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 3 other insurers list Melanye 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 Melanye Bender was last updated on June 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.