MELISSA BLANN MD – NPI #1396725446
Pathology

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

MELISSA BLANN is a pathologist located in LUBBOCK, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1396725446 to MELISSA BLANN on January 17, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ZP0102X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Jul 21, 2022. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MELISSA BLANN below.

NPI Profile for
MELISSA BLANN

NPI Number
1396725446
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
MELISSA BLANN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
3615 19TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79410-1203
Phone: (806) 744-1887 Fax: (806) 744-5545
Mailing address
14275 MIDWAY RD
SUITE 400
ADDISON, TX 75001-3614
Phone: (806) 725-4271 Fax: (610) 271-4245
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for MELISSA BLANN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBCBSTX82914Y
OTHERMC RRTX220032896
MEDICAIDTX153235001
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207ZP0102X
- Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology (Primary)
TX K5257

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1997
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MELISSA BLANN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • COVENANT CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
      4015 22ND PLACE
      LUBBOCK, TX 79410
    • COVENANT HOSPITAL PLAINVIEW
      2601 DIMMITT RD
      PLAINVIEW, TX 79072
    • COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER
      3615 19TH STREET
      LUBBOCK, TX 79410

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