Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melissa Bender, M.D.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Family Medicine Physician · Cincinnati, OH

  • NPI 1154527158
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 87.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3188 Bellevue Ave
Cincinnati, OH 452192369
(513) 475-9567
fax (513) 475-4019
Additional location
325 9Th Ave
Seattle, WA 981042420
(206) 744-3166
Mailing address
Po Box 636256
Cincinnati, OH 452636256

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 16, 2024
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207QH0002X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
New York #257142 · Washington #MD60276485 · Ohio #35.150485
Medicaid
WA #1154527158

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1154527158. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
93
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$10,523
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
G0316 Prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by th 31 11 $33
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 25 25 $186
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 24 17 $127
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 13 13 $139

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Cincinnati Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician, average services per provider: 21. This provider delivers 4.4× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Melissa Bender's medical specialty?
Dr. Melissa Bender practices Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Cincinnati, OH.
Where does Dr. Melissa Bender practice?
Dr. Melissa Bender practices at 3188 Bellevue Ave, Cincinnati, OH 452192369. Office phone: 5134759567.
What is Dr. Melissa Bender's NPI?
Dr. Melissa Bender's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154527158, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melissa Bender accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Bender accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melissa Bender commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by th (HCPCS G0316); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.