MELANIE DIANE BENSON APN, CNM
NPI 1760554356
Advanced Practice Midwife in Fort Sam Houston, TX

Q: What is Melanie Benson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Benson is 1760554356. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 15, 2006.

Q: What is Melanie Benson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melanie Benson was last updated on February 10, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years 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 November 15, 2006PECOS Enrolled

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234(210) 539-9582 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 10, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Melanie Diane Benson Apn, Cnm NPPES

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

MELANIE DIANE BENSON APN, CNM (NPI 1760554356) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (512691) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760554356

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy367A00000X

Provider Legal NameMELANIE DIANE BENSONCredential: APN, CNM

Location Address3551 ROGER BROOKE DRFort Sam Houston, TX 78234-4504

Mailing Address3551 Roger Brooke DrFort Sam Houston, TX 78234-4504 · (210) 539-9582

Phone(210) 539-9582

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateNovember 15, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 10, 2021

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 10, 2021

✔ NPI 1760554356 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code367A00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · 512691

Definition

Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.

Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Obstetrics & GynecologyTaxonomy 363LX0001X · License 512691 (TX)

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234

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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, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Molina Healthcare and more.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)

Melanie Diane Benson Apn, Cnm 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 78234 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

$84.92 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$68.55 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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 20

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

JANET JONES SIMS CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234

Bexar County (253) 223-6272

JAMES KENNEDY HARDIN PA-C

Physician Assistant

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234

Bexar County (210) 295-4996

DR. DANIEL VICTOR-CALVIN HAMMOND M.D.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234

Bexar County (210) 916-3020

JESSICA FULLER LCSW

Social Worker (Clinical)

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234

Bexar County (210) 808-1859

DR. JASON ROBERT HALL M.D.

Neurological Surgery

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234

Bexar County (210) 539-9582

MRS. KATHRYN ELAINE HELLAND LCSW

Social Worker (Clinical)

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234

Bexar County (210) 539-9582

DR. HALWARD BLEGEN IV DO

Ophthalmology

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
JBSA FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234

Bexar County (210) 220-7419

KOLE HOLLAND SPAULDING M.D.

Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)

3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234

Bexar County (210) 539-9582

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 Melanie Benson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Benson is 1760554356. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 15, 2006.

Where is Melanie Benson located?

Melanie Benson practices at 3551 Roger Brooke Dr, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234. The listed phone number is (210) 539-9582.

What is Melanie Benson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Is Melanie Benson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie Benson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Melanie Benson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Melanie Benson 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 Melanie Benson was last updated on February 10, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years 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.