# Melissa A Gaines, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/melissa-gaines-md-1376557264
NPI: 1376557264
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Melissa A Gaines, MD is a internal medicine based in Springfield, MO practicing at Lester E Cox Medical Centers with NPI 1376557264 and offers telehealth visits.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Internal Medicine
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Female
- Medical school: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF MED (KC/WICH/SAL)
- Graduation year: 2004
- Telehealth: Yes
- NPI: 1376557264 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1376557264))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Lester E Cox Medical Centers
- Address: 1819 S National Ave, Coxhealth Advantage Care Cli, Springfield, MO, 658042217
- Phone: (417) 269-9220
- Group practice size: 239 members

## Insurance accepted (6 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 12 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 4 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 3 plans
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 2 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Melissa A Gaines, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1376557264).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 58 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $8,890.

Largest disclosed payer: Lilly USA, LLC ($8,213 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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