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DR. MELANIE G. OBLENDER M.D. NPI 1548241722


NPI Information

NPI: 1548241722
Provider Name: DR. MELANIE G. OBLENDER, M.D.
Classification: Pediatrics - 2080H0002X
Entity Type: Individual

Specialization: Hospice and Palliative Medicine

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
3615 19TH ST
W322
LUBBOCK, TX
ZIP 79410
Phone: (806) 725-2263
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DR. Melanie G. Oblender, M.D. is a hospice and palliative medicine pediatrics in Lubbock, TX. The provider is a pediatrician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care. DR. Melanie G. Oblender, M.D. NPI is 1548241722. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a female.

The provider's business location address is:

3615 19TH ST
W322
LUBBOCK, TX
ZIP 79410-203
Phone: (806) 725-2263
Fax: (806) 723-7768

The NPI 1548241722 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 11/7/2005 and was last updated on 3/31/2021.


Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No.Taxonomy CodeTaxonomy ClasificationTaxonomy SpecializationLicense NumberLicense StatePrimary
12080P0207XPediatricsPediatric Hematology-OncologyG3660TEXASNo
22080H0002XPediatricsHospice and Palliative MedicineG3660TEXASYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No.Other Provider IdentifierOther Provider Identifier TypeOther Provider Identifier StateOther Provider Identifier Issuer
1000H4669MEDICAIDNEW MEXICO
2138557713MEDICAIDTEXAS
3830007563OTHERTEXASRAILROAD MEDICARE

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This page was last updated on: 11/14/2023

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