About
MELANIE GONZALEZ, DPM is an orthopedic surgery located at 2406 E R.D. MIZE RD STE. B in INDEPENDENCE, MO.
Melanie Gonzalez is one of 13 orthopedic providers listed in INDEPENDENCE, MO on AdvOrtho.
Practice at a glance
In 2024, 100% of Melanie Gonzalez's identifiable Medicare procedure volume was foot and ankle work. Their most frequent service was removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails for 285 Medicare patients.
Distinct procedures
6
Medicare patients
285
busiest single service
Care setting
100% office
mostly outpatient
Most-performed procedures, 2024
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails
701
285 patients · above the state median of 335
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths
98
55 patients · near the state median of 101
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails
94
46 patients · near the state median of 108
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less
74
18 patients · near the state median of 53
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth
66
40 patients · near the state median of 73
Trimming of fingernails or toenails
40
18 patients · below the state median of 88
Training and practice
Melanie Gonzalez has been in practice since 2014, after graduating from College of Podiatric Med and Surgery, Des Moines University.
- Practices with Foot Specialists of Kansas City PA (18 clinicians)
- Affiliated with Centerpoint Medical Center
Registry record
- Licensed in Missouri
- Registered as a sole proprietor
Where this comes from
Procedure volumes:CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, 2024. Fee-for-service claims only, so they exclude privately insured, Medicare Advantage and pediatric patients - volume is not comparable across practices with different patient mixes. These are billing records, not outcomes.
Training and practice: CMS Doctors and Clinicians list. A graduation year is when training finished, not years of orthopedic experience or a board certification. Affiliations come from Medicare enrollment and may be incomplete.
Registry details: NPPES. Subspecialties are self-reported at registration, not a board certification.
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