Melissa Bender, MD
NPI 1255741013 · Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Bender, MD is a Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1255741013).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255741013
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S0844 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-05-02
- Last updated
- 2019-09-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Bender's NPI number?
- Melissa Bender's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255741013, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Bender's specialty?
- Melissa Bender is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Bender located?
- Melissa Bender's practice location on file with NPPES is 2745 Bee Caves Rd Ste 101, Austin, TX 78746-6009.
- What is Melissa Bender's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Bender is (512) 401-2500.
- Does Melissa Bender accept Medicare?
- Melissa Bender is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Bender's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Bender's NPI (1255741013) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-09-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.