Dr. Melanie Gonzalez
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 7 years
- Graduated from: College Of Podiatric Med And Surgery, Des Moines University
- Graduation year: 2014
- Sole propriator: Yes
- NPI: 1992185763
Dr. Melanie Gonzalez DPM
Podiatrist
She is located at 2406 East R.d. Mize Road Suite B in Independence, MO 64057. Can help patients with the following: Ankle Pain, Bunions, Foot Pain, Hammer Toe, Plantar Warts, Sever's Disease. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992185763. Appointment can be made via the phone number (816) 478-3338. She is affiliated with 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Melanie Gonzalez, being an podiatrist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Melanie Gonzalez.
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Ankle Pain
- Broken Bone
- Bunions
- Corns
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Dislocated Ankle
- Foot Pain
- Hammer Toe
- Heel Spurs
- Ingrown Toenail
- Metatarsal Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Plantar Warts
- Sesamoiditis
- Sever's Disease
- Sprained Ankle
- Stress Fracture
- Turf Toe
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Melanie Gonzalez as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter Health
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 16 plans from Ambetter Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Complete Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Elite Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Everyday Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Everyday Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Network data as of Mar 26, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 10150 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 6900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Catastrophic Pathway (+ Incentives) | EPO · Catastrophic | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Gold Pathway 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Pathway 4900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Silver Pathway 3100 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 5350 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 7200 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | EPO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 11 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue KC Catastrophic BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Catastrophic | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Choice Bronze 2 with Spira Care BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Choice Silver 1 with Spira Care BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Community Silver Preferred-Care Blue EPO | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC First Bronze Preferred-Care Blue EPO | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Standard Bronze BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Standard Bronze Preferred-Care Blue EPO | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Standard Gold BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Standard Gold Preferred-Care Blue EPO | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Standard Silver BlueSelect EPO | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue KC Standard Silver Preferred-Care Blue EPO | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Oscar Insurance Company
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 11 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic 4700 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Diabetes | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Simple | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Elite Saver Plus | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) | EPO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Melanie Gonzalez is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Melanie Gonzalez is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Podiatry .
Bills through: Heartland Podiatry Pc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Elite Orthopedics | $26 |
| Merck | $14 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $41 |
Studies
COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MED AND SURGERY, DES MOINES UNIVERSITY
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Melanie Gonzalez accept insurance?
Dr. Melanie Gonzalez is listed in-network for 61 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Ambetter Health, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Oscar Insurance Company, UnitedHealthcare. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Melanie Gonzalez?
Dr. Melanie Gonzalez's office is located at 2406 East R.d. Mize Road Suite B in Independence, MO 64057.
What conditions does Dr. Melanie Gonzalez treat?
Dr. Melanie Gonzalez provides treatment for Ankle Pain, Bunions, Foot Pain, Hammer Toe, Plantar Warts, Sever's Disease. For the full list see this list.
Has Dr. Melanie Gonzalez affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Melanie Gonzalez is affiliated with CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER.