Overview
Melissa Wells is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Ames, Iowa.
Dr. Wells is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, Raynaud Phenomenon, and Sjogren Syndrome.
Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
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- EPO
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- POS
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- PPO
- HMO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
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- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- MEDICARE MAPD
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE PDP
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- HMO
- POS
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- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
Locations
3500 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50010
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa A. Wells
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa A. Wells?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa A. Wells by calling their office at 515-239-4775. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa A. Wells a top-rated expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa A. Wells is classified as an Advanced expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Melissa A. Wells specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa A. Wells is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, and Raynaud Phenomenon. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Melissa A. Wells accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa A. Wells accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-239-4775 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Ankylosing SpondylitisDr. Wells isAdvanced. Learn about Ankylosing Spondylitis.
- Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)Dr. Wells isAdvanced. Learn about Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).
- Behcet DiseaseDr. Wells isAdvanced. Learn about Behcet Disease.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Wells isAdvanced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- FibromyalgiaDr. Wells isAdvanced. Learn about Fibromyalgia.
- Goodpasture SyndromeDr. Wells isAdvanced. Learn about Goodpasture Syndrome.
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
- Hypersensitivity VasculitisDr. Wells isAdvanced. Learn about Hypersensitivity Vasculitis.
- Necrotizing VasculitisDr. Wells isAdvanced. Learn about Necrotizing Vasculitis.
- OsteoporosisDr. Wells isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- PerniosisDr. Wells isAdvanced. Learn about Perniosis.
- Polymyalgia RheumaticaDr. Wells isAdvanced. Learn about Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Wells isAdvanced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- PsoriasisDr. Wells isAdvanced. Learn about Psoriasis.
- Psoriatic ArthritisDr. Wells isAdvanced. Learn about Psoriatic Arthritis.
- Raynaud PhenomenonDr. Wells isAdvanced. Learn about Raynaud Phenomenon.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Dr. Wells isAdvanced. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
- Rheumatoid Lung DiseaseDr. Wells isAdvanced. Learn about Rheumatoid Lung Disease.
- Rheumatoid PneumoconiosisDr. Wells isAdvanced. Learn about Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.
- Rhizomelic PseudopolyarthritisDr. Wells isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.
- SclerodermaDr. Wells isAdvanced. Learn about Scleroderma.
- ScleromaDr. Wells isAdvanced. Learn about Scleroma.
- Sjogren SyndromeDr. Wells isAdvanced. Learn about Sjogren Syndrome.
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Wells isAdvanced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
- Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD)
- Experienced
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis
- ArthritisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- BursitisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)Dr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).
- DermatomyositisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Dermatomyositis.
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)Dr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).
- Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome)
- ErythromelalgiaDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Erythromelalgia.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Felty SyndromeDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Felty Syndrome.
- Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)Dr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
- GoutDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Gout.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)Dr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).
- Juvenile Primary OsteoporosisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.
- Juvenile Temporal ArteritisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.
- Localized SclerodermaDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Localized Scleroderma.
- Lupus NephritisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Lupus Nephritis.
- MASS PhenotypeDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about MASS Phenotype.
- MelorheostosisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis.
- Melorheostosis with OsteopoikilosisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.
- MenopauseDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Menopause.
- Mixed Connective Tissue DiseaseDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- NeurosarcoidosisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Neurosarcoidosis.
- OsteopeniaDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Osteopenia.
- Palindromic RheumatismDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Palindromic Rheumatism.
- Plantar FasciitisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Plantar Fasciitis.
- Plaque PsoriasisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Plaque Psoriasis.
- Polyarteritis NodosaDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Polyarteritis Nodosa.
- PolymyositisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Polymyositis.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Reactive ArthritisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Reactive Arthritis.
- Rheumatoid VasculitisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatoid Vasculitis.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- SarcoidosisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Sarcoidosis.
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)Dr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
- Temporal ArteritisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Temporal Arteritis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- VasculitisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Vasculitis.
- VEXAS SyndromeDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about VEXAS Syndrome.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.


