Melissa Shields
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 7 years
- Graduation year: 2014
- Sole propriator: Yes
- NPI: 1598168874
Melissa Shields
Physician Assistant
She is located at Western Michigan University 1903 Western Michigan Avenue in Kalamazoo, MI 49008. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598168874. Appointment can be made via the phone number (269) 387-3287. She is affiliated with 2 practices and 1 hospitals.
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Melissa Shields as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Priority Health
Network data as of Aug 26, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 17 plans from Priority Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| MyPriority Balanced Silver | HMO · Silver | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Balanced Silver Bronson Healthcare Partners | HMO · Silver | Bronson Narrow Network HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Enhanced Gold Bronson Healthcare Partners | HMO · Gold | Bronson Narrow Network HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Premier Silver | HMO · Silver | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Premier Silver Bronson Healthcare Partners | HMO · Silver | Bronson Narrow Network HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Bronze - Bronson Healthcare Partners | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Bronson Narrow Network HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Bronze - Travel | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Gold Bronson Healthcare Partners | HMO · Gold | Bronson Narrow Network HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Silver - Bronson Healthcare Partners | HMO · Silver | Bronson Narrow Network HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Standard Silver - Travel | HMO · Silver | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Value Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Value Bronze Bronson Healthcare Partners | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Bronson Narrow Network HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Value Bronze HSA | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Mypriority HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyPriority Value Bronze HSA Bronson Healthcare Partners | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Bronson Narrow Network HMO | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus (No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) | HMO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage (No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus (No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage (No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value (No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Melissa Shields is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Melissa Shields is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Physician Assistant .
Bills through: Hurley Health Services
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Studies
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Questions & Answers
Does Melissa Shields accept insurance?
Melissa Shields is listed in-network for 30 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Priority Health, UnitedHealthcare. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Melissa Shields?
Melissa Shields's office is located at Western Michigan University 1903 Western Michigan Avenue in Kalamazoo, MI 49008.
Has Melissa Shields affiliation with hospitals?
Melissa Shields is affiliated with BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL.
Does Melissa Shields have affiliation with practices?
Melissa Shields is affiliated with Michigan Health Specialists. For the full list of practices see this list.