Overview
Melissa Gaines is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Missouri.
Dr. Gaines is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Atrial Tachycardia, Hip Replacement, and Ureteroscopy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
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- HMO
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- PPO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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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
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
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- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1819 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65804
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa Gaines
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Gaines?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa Gaines by calling their office at 417-269-9220. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa Gaines a top-rated expert for Emphysema?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa Gaines is classified as an Advanced expert for Emphysema, 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 Gaines specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa Gaines is a Geriatrics, they have specific expertise in Emphysema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Atrial Tachycardia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Geriatrics.
Does Dr. Melissa Gaines participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Gaines has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Emphysema. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa Gaines's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa Gaines accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa Gaines accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 417-269-9220 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
- EmphysemaDr. Gaines isAdvanced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- EndoscopyDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Hereditary AtaxiaDr. Gaines isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Ataxia.
- Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)