Expertise in
7
conditions

Dr. Nicole D. Melendez

Rheumatology
Office
4612 N Habana Ave Fl 1, 
Tampa, FL 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
7
conditions
Office
4612 N Habana Ave Fl 1, 
Tampa, FL 

Overview

Nicole Melendez is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida.

Dr. Melendez is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, IgG4-Related Disease, and Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD).

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Melendez is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Rheumatology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in FL

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
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Anthem BCBS
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AvMed
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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CareFirst
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Change Healthcare
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Cigna
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Florida Blue
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Health Options
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Highmark
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Johns Hopkins Healthcare
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Managed Medicaid
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Premera Blue Cross
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Simply Healthcare
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Sunshine Health
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TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

Office
4612 N Habana Ave Fl 1, Tampa, FL 33614

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.

3 Clinical Trials

A 52-week, Phase 3, Multicentre, Randomised, Double Blind, Efficacy and Safety Study Comparing GSK3196165 With Placebo and With Tofacitinib, in Combination With Methotrexate in Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Have an Inadequate Response to Methotrexate
A 52-week, Phase 3, Multicentre, Randomised, Double Blind, Efficacy and Safety Study Comparing GSK3196165 With Placebo and With Tofacitinib, in Combination With Methotrexate in Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Have an Inadequate Response to Methotrexate
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 27, 2024
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: GSK3196165, Tofacitinib, Methotrexate, Folic acid
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Multi-centre Long-term Extension Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of GSK3196165 in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Multi-centre Long-term Extension Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of GSK3196165 in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: February 07, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Otilimab, csDMARD
Study Phase: Phase 3
A 24-week, Phase 3, Multicentre, Randomised, Double-blind, Efficacy and Safety Study, Comparing GSK3196165 With Placebo and With Sarilumab, in Combination With Conventional Synthetic DMARDs, in Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Have an Inadequate Response to Biological DMARDs and/or Janus Kinase Inhibitors
A 24-week, Phase 3, Multicentre, Randomised, Double-blind, Efficacy and Safety Study, Comparing GSK3196165 With Placebo and With Sarilumab, in Combination With Conventional Synthetic DMARDs, in Participants With Moderately to Severely Active Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Have an Inadequate Response to Biological DMARDs and/or Janus Kinase Inhibitors
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 17, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: GSK3196165, Sarilumab, csDMARDs
Study Phase: Phase 3
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2 Total Publications

Severe Perinuclear Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (p-ANCA)-Positive Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis.
Severe Perinuclear Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (p-ANCA)-Positive Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis.
Journal: Cureus
Published: July 15, 2025
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Is Dr. Nicole D. Melendez a top-rated expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nicole D. Melendez 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. Nicole D. Melendez specialize in?

While Dr. Nicole D. Melendez is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, and IgG4-Related Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.

Does Dr. Nicole D. Melendez participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Nicole D. Melendez has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). You can view a list of Dr. Nicole D. Melendez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Nicole D. Melendez accept my insurance?

Dr. Nicole D. Melendez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 813-840-3526 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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