Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Melinda M. Hecker work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Melinda M. Hecker at 1 hospital: University of Missouri Health Care. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Melinda M. Hecker see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Columbia, MO. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Melinda M. Hecker's specialty?
- Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
- Does Melinda M. Hecker accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melinda M. Hecker accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does Melinda M. Hecker offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Melinda M. Hecker offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Melinda M. Hecker?
- (573) 884-8980, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Melinda M. Hecker's NPI number?
- 1508969312. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Melinda M. Hecker works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melinda M. Hecker at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- University of Missouri Health CareColumbia, MO · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 260141
Practice locations
Addresses where Melinda M. Hecker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 2325 Smiley LnColumbia, MO 65202 (573) 884‑8980
- 404 N Keene StColumbia, MO 65201 (573) 875‑9000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melinda M. Hecker as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- The Curators of the University of Missouri1,131 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, MO — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508969312 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians