Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Melissa Elder work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Melissa Elder at 1 hospital: UF Health Shands Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Melissa Elder see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 7 practice locations, including Gainesville, FL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Melissa Elder's specialty?
- Medicare lists Pediatric Medicine as the primary specialty.
- Does Melissa Elder accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa Elder 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.
- What is the phone number for Melissa Elder?
- (352) 265-0535, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Melissa Elder's NPI number?
- 1659328912. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Melissa Elder works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melissa Elder at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- UF Health Shands HospitalGainesville, FL · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 100113
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa Elder is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1600 SW ArcherGainesville, FL 32610
- 1600 SW Archer RdGainesville, FL 32610
- 1600 SW Archer Rd Rm, 1191 UF Health Surgical Specialists ShandsGainesville, FL 32610 (352) 265‑0535
- 2000 SW Archer Rd, UF Health Congenital Heart Center Medical PGainesville, FL 32610 (352) 265‑8250
- 2001 SW 13th StGainesville, FL 32608 (352) 265‑8990
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa Elder as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc1,924 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pediatric Medicineprimary
Other pediatricians in Gainesville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gainesville, FL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Florida College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1986 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659328912 |
| 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