Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melanie Gonzalez, DPM

Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Independence, MO

  • NPI 1992185763
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 48.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2406 E R.D. Mize RD Ste. B
Independence, MO 640576405
(816) 478-3338
Additional location
12303 de Paul Dr
Bridgeton, MO 630442512
(314) 344-6000
Mailing address
2406 E R D Mize R.D. Ste B
Independence, MO 64057

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 21, 2019
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
213E00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #2018032267
Medicaid
MO #1992185763

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1992185763. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,594
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$91,536
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 742 290 $43
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 165 165 $107
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 138 100 $87
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails 112 52 $31
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views 101 71 $33
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 84 25 $117
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths 71 38 $78
11719 Trimming of fingernails or toenails 63 28 $13
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 61 52 $55
11055 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth 57 42 $69

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Independence Podiatrist, average services per provider: 313. This provider delivers 5.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$815
Transactions
20
Manufacturers
11
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Treace Medical Concepts, INC. 4 $359.17
Organogenesis INC. 1 $122.02
ConvaTec INC. 3 $92.99
Kerecis Limited 3 $43.12
Smith+Nephew, INC. 2 $42.85
Abbvie INC. 2 $38.93
Nevro Corp. 1 $32.33
Medtronic, INC. 1 $25.80
Aesculap, INC. 1 $21.07
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $19.02
BioWound Solutions, INC. 1 $17.28

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$544
Travel and Lodging
$271

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
415
Patients
221
Total drug cost
$6,464
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 60 35 $1,216
Ciclopirox Generic 51 20 $1,791
Ketoconazole Generic 50 35 $859
Cephalexin Generic 47 35 $354
Methylprednisolone Generic 40 33 $351
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 38 20 $290
Ammonium Lactate Generic 36 16 $727
Gabapentin Generic 20 0 $202
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 19 16 $208
Clotrimazole Generic 16 0 $194

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Melanie Gonzalez's medical specialty?
Dr. Melanie Gonzalez practices Podiatrist in Independence, MO.
Where does Dr. Melanie Gonzalez practice?
Dr. Melanie Gonzalez practices at 2406 E R.D. Mize RD Ste. B, Independence, MO 640576405. Office phone: 8164783338.
What is Dr. Melanie Gonzalez's NPI?
Dr. Melanie Gonzalez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992185763, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melanie Gonzalez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melanie Gonzalez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melanie Gonzalez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (HCPCS 11721); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.