Dr. Melanie G Oblender

Hospice/Palliative Care in Lubbock, Texas

MEDICARE CERTIFIED
42+ YEARS EXP

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Overview

Dr. Melanie G Oblender, MD, is a Hospice/Palliative Care specialist in Lubbock, Texas. She attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Hospice/Palliative Care. Dr. Melanie G Oblender also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Covenant Medical Group. Dr. Melanie G Oblender accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (806) 725-2263 to request Dr. Melanie G Oblender the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

3615 19th St
W322
Lubbock, TX 79410-1894

(806) 725-2263
(806) 725-1011

(806) 723-7768

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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name	Melanie G Oblender
Gender	Female
PECOS ID	9032172176
Sole Proprietor	No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment	She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

Hospice/Palliative Care (primary specialty)
Hematology/Oncology

Experience

Over 42 years of diverse experience

Credentials

Medical Doctor (MD)
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Medical Doctor

Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

Dr. Melanie G Oblender attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1982.

NPPES Info

NPI #: 1548241722
NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, November 7, 2005
NPPES Last Update: Monday, February 22, 2010

Quality Reporting

eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Melanie G Oblender

English

Medical Licenses

Dr. Melanie G Oblender has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 42 years of experience.

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Pediatrics / Hospice and Palliative Medicine click for detail Hospice and Palliative Medicine 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.	G3660	Texas
Pediatrics / Pediatric Hematology-Oncology click for detail Pediatric Hematology-Oncology A pediatrician trained in the combination of pediatrics, hematology and oncology to recognize and manage pediatric blood disorders and cancerous diseases.	G3660	Texas

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Covenant Medical Group	Covenant Medical Group	175

Practice Locations

3615 19th St
W322
Lubbock, TX 79410-1894

Phone: (806) 725-2263
Phone 2: (806) 725-1011
Fax: (806) 723-7768
Office Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed