Ms. Melinda K Chavez

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 22+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Ms. Melinda K Chavez, NP,FNP, is a Nurse Practitioner specialist in Lubbock, Texas. She attended and graduated from Texas A & M University College Of Medicine in 2002, having over 22 years of diverse experience, especially in Nurse Practitioner. She is affiliated with many hospitals including University Medical Center. Ms. Melinda K Chavez also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Son Lubbock. Ms. Melinda K Chavez accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (806) 797-2139 to request Ms. Melinda K Chavez the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 4321 Marsha Sharp Fwy
Door #1
Lubbock, TX 79407-2504

Phone 1: (806) 797-2139

Fax: (806) 797-3105


Profile

Basics

Full Name Melinda K Chavez
Gender Female
PECOS ID 5799766804
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

  • Nurse Practitioner (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 22 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Nurse Practitioner (NP)
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    Nurse Practitioner
    A nurse practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who has completed advanced coursework and clinical education beyond that required of the generalist registered nurse (RN) role.
  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
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    Family Nurse Practitioner
    The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) meets the healthcare needs of the individual and family by providing comprehensive primary care through the lifespan. FNPs work independently as well as collaboratively with other primary care clinicians and health care and social service professionals in a variety of settings, such as clinics, schools, homes, workplaces and community-based organizations.

Education and Training

  • Ms. Melinda K Chavez attended and graduated from Texas A & M University College Of Medicine in 2002.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1053377531
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, August 6, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does not 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 Ms. Melinda K Chavez

  • English


Medical Licenses

Ms. Melinda K Chavez has been primarily specialized in Family for over 22 years of experience.
  • Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers / Nurse Practitioner
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    Nurse Practitioner
    (1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Son Lubbock


Practice Locations

4321 Marsha Sharp Fwy
Door #1
Lubbock, TX 79407-2504

Phone: (806) 797-2139
Fax: (806) 797-3105
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


1950 Aspen Ave
Lubbock, TX 79404-1211
Phone: (806) 740-1557
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


301 40th St
Lubbock, TX 79404-2746
Phone: (806) 743-9355
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


This physician profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, March 30, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, August 6, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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