Melissa Kunkel
Sanford Children's Southwest Clinic
2701 13th Ave. S., 
Fargo, ND 

Overview

Dr. Kunkel specializes in pediatrics. She cares for children with complex medical needs and cystic fibrosis. The services Dr. Kunkle provides include: Dr. Kunkel is the director of the Sanford Fargo Cystic Fibrosis Clinic, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine. Speaks: English.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Newborn Jaundice, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), and Celiac Disease.

Dr. Kunkel is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

Residency

University of Minnesota Medical School, Pediatrics

Specialties

Pediatrics

Licenses

Pediatrics in ND

Board Certifications

American Board Of Pediatrics

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Awards

Awards and DistinctionsFriend of Nursing Nomination

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Cook Children's Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Primewest Health System
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Sanford
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Sanford Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Sanford Children's Southwest Clinic
2701 13th Ave. S., Fargo, ND 58103
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While Dr. Melissa Kunkel is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Newborn Jaundice, and Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.

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Dr. Melissa Kunkel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 701-234-3620 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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