Dr. Melinda M. Hecker
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 17 years
- Graduated from: University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 2004
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1508969312
Dr. Melinda M. Hecker MD
Family Physician
She is located at 2325 Smiley Lane in Columbia, MO 65202. Can help patients with the following: Common Cold, Diabetes, Migraine, Mold Exposure, Pregnancy, Prescription Refill. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508969312. Appointment can be made via the phone number (573) 884-8980. She is affiliated with 2 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Melinda Michelle Hecker, being an family physician, 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. Melinda M. Hecker.
- Abdominal Pain
- Aging In Place
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Autism
- Birth Control Counseling
- Breastfeeding and Lactation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Common Cold
- Diabetes
- Fever
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Infant Care
- Influenza
- Migraine
- Mold Exposure
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteoporosis
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Prescription Refill
- Thyroid Disease
- Women's Health
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Melinda M. Hecker as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
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 |
Medica
Network data as of Jul 13, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 9 plans from Medica
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medica with MU Health Care Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with MU Health Care Bronze Premier | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with MU Health Care Expanded Bronze Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with MU Health Care Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with MU Health Care Gold Share | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with MU Health Care Gold Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with MU Health Care Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with MU Health Care Silver Share | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Medica with MU Health Care Silver Standard | 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. Melinda M. Hecker 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. Melinda M. Hecker is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Family Practice .
Bills through: Compass Health Inc
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
| AstraZeneca | $71 |
| Otsuka Pharmaceutical | $42 |
| Boehringer Ingelheim | $24 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $218 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 2004
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Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. Melinda Michelle Hecker?
Dr. Melinda Michelle Hecker's office is located at 2325 Smiley Lane in Columbia, MO 65202.
Does Dr. Melinda Michelle Hecker accept insurance?
Dr. Melinda Michelle Hecker is listed in-network for 32 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Medica, UnitedHealthcare. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Has Dr. Melinda Michelle Hecker affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Melinda Michelle Hecker is affiliated with UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI HOSPITAL & CLINICS.
What conditions does Dr. Melinda Michelle Hecker treat?
Dr. Melinda Michelle Hecker provides treatment for Common Cold, Diabetes, Migraine, Mold Exposure, Pregnancy, Prescription Refill. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Melinda Michelle Hecker have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Melinda Michelle Hecker is affiliated with University Eye Center. For the full list of practices see this list.