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Dr. Melissa E. Bender, MD
NPI1255741013
- Part D claims, 2024
- 15
- Publications
- 2
- Industry payments
- $397
- Affiliated sites
- 1
- Medical group
- 1
- Practice address
- 4191 Bellaire Blvd Ste 200 Suite 200, Houston, TX 77025
- Practice phone
- Call (713) 795-5343
- Professional email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
The Center For ENT
Surgical practice · Houston, Texas
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Dr. Melissa E. Bender is an otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery physician in Houston, Texas
Dr. Bender practices at The Center For ENT in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Bender's NPI, 1255741013, was assigned on May 2, 2014. Dr. Bender graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 2014. Dr. Bender holds Texas license S0844.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1255741013NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- May 2, 2014
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (713) 795-5343
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Sex
- Female
- Estimated age
- 38
- Medical school graduation
- 2014
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Melissa E. Bender practices at The Center for ENT in Houston, Texas
Dr. Bender's primary practice is The Center for ENT, at 4191 Bellaire Blvd Ste 200 Suite 200, Houston, TX 77025. The practice phone is (713) 795-5343.
- The Center for ENT4191 Bellaire Blvd Ste 200 Suite 200, Houston, TX 77025Phone(713) 795-5343
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Melissa E. Bender is affiliated with 1 site of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Bender's primary practice is The Center For ENT in Houston, Texas. The medical group on file is The Center for ENT.
The Center For ENTPrimary
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Melissa E. Bender's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Bender practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| The Center For ENT | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Melissa E. Bender is one of 51 otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery physicians in Texas
Otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery is Dr. Bender's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207YX0905X. Dr. Bender is board certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Bender is licensed in Texas.
Specialties and state licenses
- Otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery, TexasPrimary
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51otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery physicians in Texas13otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery physicians in Houston
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Melissa E. Bender's patients have a median age of 34
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Bender's median patient age at 34, with 50% women.
Dr. Bender's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 34
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women50%
- Men50%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. Melissa E. Bender wrote 15 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Bender wrote 15 Medicare Part D claims. 100% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 11 of them, across 1 drug with 11 or more claims each, at $230 in total drug cost.
Part D claims, 202415
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$230
Dr. Bender's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2021
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
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Dr. Melissa E. Bender has 2 publications on record
Dmand AI links 2 papers to Dr. Bender in 2020. Dr. Bender's most frequent co-authors are Steven L. Goudy, MD and Sarah K. Wise, MD.
Papers2
Dr. Bender's most frequent co-authors
Recent publications by Dr. Bender
Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am
Temporomandibular Joint
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Melissa E. Bender received $397 in industry payments from 2017 to 2022
CMS Open Payments shows 11 general payments to Dr. Bender from 5 drug and device companies from 2017 to 2022. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Galderma Laboratories, L.P. paid the most, $177.
General payments to Dr. Bender by program year, 2017 to 2022
Companies that paid Dr. Bender the most, 2017 to 2022
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Melissa E. Bender graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine
Dr. Bender graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 2014.
- Medical school
- Board certified in otolaryngology
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Melissa E. Bender accepts plans from 14 insurance carriers
Dr. Bender is in network with 14 carriers, including United Healthcare, HCSC and Aetna. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 8. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- United Healthcare
- HCSC
- Aetna
- Alliant Health Plans
- Elevance
- Baylor Scott and White
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- +6 more carriersWith a free account
Plan types Dr. Bender accepts, by number of carriers
- HMO8
- PPO8
- EPO2
- Medicare2
- POS2
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Melissa E. Bender's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Melissa E. Bender's NPI number?
Dr. Melissa E. Bender's NPI number is 1255741013. It was assigned on May 2, 2014, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Melissa E. Bender?
Dr. Melissa E. Bender is an otolaryngology/facial plastic surgery physician in Houston, Texas. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 207YX0905X).
Where does Dr. Melissa E. Bender practice?
Dr. Bender practices at 4191 Bellaire Blvd Ste 200 Suite 200, Houston, TX 77025. Dr. Bender's primary practice is The Center For ENT in Houston, Texas.
What is Dr. Melissa E. Bender's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Bender is (713) 795-5343.
What is Dr. Melissa E. Bender's medical license number?
Dr. Bender holds Texas license S0844.
What medical group is Dr. Melissa E. Bender part of?
Dr. Bender is linked to The Center for ENT.
Is Dr. Melissa E. Bender board certified?
Yes. Dr. Bender is board certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.
Where did Dr. Melissa E. Bender go to medical school?
Dr. Bender graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 2014.
What drugs does Dr. Melissa E. Bender prescribe most?
In 2021 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Bender's most prescribed drugs by claims were Latanoprost.
Has Dr. Melissa E. Bender received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $397 in general payments to Dr. Bender from 5 companies from 2017 to 2022. The largest total came from Galderma Laboratories, L.P.
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How long has Dr. Melissa E. Bender been practicing?
Dr. Bender graduated from medical school in 2014, 12 years ago.
Does Dr. Melissa E. Bender do research?
Dmand AI links 2 publications to Dr. Bender.
Who does Dr. Melissa E. Bender publish with?
Dr. Bender's most frequent co-authors are Steven L. Goudy, MD (1 shared paper) and Sarah K. Wise, MD (1 shared paper).
What insurance does Dr. Melissa E. Bender accept?
Dr. Bender is in network with 14 carriers, including United Healthcare, HCSC and Aetna. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 8. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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