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DR. MELINDA D. BANISTER M.D.
NPI 1770567109
Surgery in Lubbock, TX

Active since November 30, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4505 15TH ST, LUBBOCK, TX 79416(806) 793-3510 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 22, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Melinda D. Banister M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MELINDA D. BANISTER M.D. (NPI 1770567109) is an individual surgery provider in Lubbock, Texas, licensed in Texas (L6775) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770567109
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELINDA D. BANISTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address4505 15TH STLubbock, TX 79416-4809
Mailing Address4505 15th StLubbock, TX 79416-4809 · (806) 793-3510
Phone(806) 793-3510
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Nebraska College Of MedicineGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateNovember 30, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 22, 2010
✔ NPI 1770567109 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · L6775
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
4505 15TH ST, Lubbock, TX 79416
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Other Identifiers 14

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedP00034033TX · Railroad
Medicaid200010850AOK
Medicaid101068101TX
Other8G0352TX · Bc/bs
Other87380ZTX · Hmo Blue
Medicaid158778401TX
Medicaid201042058NM
Medicaid73734322NM
OtherA564NM · Triwest
Other201042058NM · Presbyterian Commercial
Medicaid158778402TX
Other101068100TX · Firstcare Commercial
Medicare UPINH86821TX
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified8A8348TX

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Melinda D. Banister 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 ID6002966405
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090605000112
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 Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Melinda Banister reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Concord Medical Group Of Texas PLLC
2.4 mi
Emergency Medicine
1602 AVENUE Q
Lubbock, TX 79401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Concord Medical Group PLLC
  • 1,338 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750790762 (888) 264-0330
Lamb Healthcare Center
34 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
1500 S SUNSET AVE
Littlefield, TX 79339
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 31 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1700854288 (806) 385-6411
Seminole Hospital District Of Gaines County Texas
73 mi
Critical Access
209 NW 8TH ST
Seminole, TX 79360
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 63 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1821025990 (432) 758-5811
Big Bend Medical Group
96 mi
Surgery
1501 W 11TH PL STE 100
Big Spring, TX 79720
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 93 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1811973282 (432) 263-6018
Timberland Medical Group
319 mi
Family Medicine
1401 MEDICAL PKWY
Cedar Park, TX 78613
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 123 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528061157 (512) 528-7227

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Seminole, TX
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number451358
Location209 Northwest 8th StreetSeminole, TX 79360 · Gaines County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79416 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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%60 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%26 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
50%46 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
39%36 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
100%21 patients
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
96%46 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
7%46 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
22%46 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 Melinda Banister's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melinda Banister is 1770567109. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 30, 2005.

Where is Melinda Banister located?

Melinda Banister practices at 4505 15th St, Lubbock, TX 79416. The listed phone number is (806) 793-3510.

What is Melinda Banister's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Melinda Banister enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melinda Banister is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melinda Banister's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melinda Banister reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Concord Medical Group Of Texas PLLC (Lubbock, TX), Lamb Healthcare Center (Littlefield, TX), Seminole Hospital District Of Gaines County Texas (Seminole, TX), Big Bend Medical Group (Big Spring, TX) and Timberland Medical Group (Cedar Park, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Melinda Banister's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melinda Banister accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and UnitedHealthcare list Melinda Banister 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.

Is Melinda Banister affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melinda Banister is affiliated with Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melinda Banister was last updated on January 22, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.