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2026 NPPES data Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1548241722 M.D.
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Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician in Lubbock, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 2,574 in Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
319
Medicare Part D claims · 97 beneficiaries · Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 92
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Melanie Oblender, M.D. filed 319 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician in Lubbock, Texas.
- 319
- Part D claims, 2023
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Melanie Oblender, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
319 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Melanie Oblender, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Melanie Oblender, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
319 247% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Melanie Oblender, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3615 19TH ST, Lubbock, TX, 79410, with a listed phone of (806) 725-2263. NPI 1548241722 was issued on 11/07/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 319 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 97 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend.
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,574 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 92 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1548241722 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 11/07/2005 |
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Melanie Oblender, M.D.. To verify Melanie Oblender, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
319
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
97
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 372
- Total Day Supply
- 8,724
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 23
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 82.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.90
- Gender Split
- 69% female / 31% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Melanie Oblender, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
41 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
27 claims
- Mirtazapine 15
Mirtazapine
15 claims
- Dextroamphetamine-… 14
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
14 claims
- Lisinopril 14
Lisinopril
14 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl 12
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
12 claims
- Omeprazole 11
Omeprazole
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 41 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 27 |
| Mirtazapine | 15 |
| Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | 14 |
| Lisinopril | 14 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 12 |
| Omeprazole | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview
How Melanie Oblender, M.D. fits within the Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
2,574
Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician
92
Avg Claims per Provider
Melanie Oblender, M.D.'s 319 claims are above the specialty average of 92.
Nearby Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Oblender.
Dr. Nabil Ahmed
MD
Houston, TX
Dr. Gladstone Airewele
M.D.
Houston, TX
Dr. Lauren Akers
DO
Prosper, TX
Dr. Carl Allen
MD
Houston, TX
Dr. Victor Aquino
MD
Dallas, TX
Compare Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Texas medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melanie Oblender, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Melanie Oblender, M.D. specializes in Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in Lubbock, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Melanie Oblender, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Melanie Oblender, M.D. wrote 319 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 97 beneficiaries.
Where is Melanie Oblender, M.D. located? ▼
Melanie Oblender, M.D. is located at 3615 19TH ST, Lubbock, TX, 79410. Phone: (806) 725-2263.
What is Melanie Oblender, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Melanie Oblender, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548241722, issued on 11/07/2005.
How many Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 2,574 Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 92 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Melanie Oblender, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Melanie Oblender, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate, Mirtazapine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Melanie Oblender, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Melanie Oblender, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 319 Part D claims and 97 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Melanie Oblender, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Melanie Oblender, M.D.'s NPI is 1548241722 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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