NPI age
11 years
Enumerated 2014-09-29
● Active
Type 1 · Individual
Melena Sandifer, CPM, LM
Sandifer is 1 of 6 midwife providers in Tyler and 1 of 564 in Texas.
Primary specialty
Midwife
Licensed in
TX
1 state
Status
Active
No deactivations on record
Last NPPES update
2017-05-02
Source: monthly bulk 2026-05
Sole proprietor
Yes
Solo practice on file
How this provider compares
Across 564 active midwife providers in Texas.
NPI age
11 years
↑ 3 yr above median (8 yr)
State licenses
1 state
2% of peers hold multiple states
Subspecialties
0
14% of peers hold subspecialties
NPI lifetime · 2014 → 2026
2014-09Enumerated in NPPES
2014
2026
Where they practice
Practice location
215 S Vine Ave
Tyler, TX 757027143
Mailing address
Po Box 351
Van, TX 757900351
Specialties
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Practice context
Part of a multi-provider practice. 1 other active provider shares this practice address in NPPES.
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