Dr. Melinda E. Ford
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 19 years
- Graduated from: At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville
- Graduation year: 2002
- Sole propriator: Yes
- NPI: 1073508354
Dr. Melinda E. Ford DO
Family Physician
She is located at 24 West Green Drive Suite 246 in Athens, OH 45701. Can help patients with the following: Anxiety, Asthma, Autism, Common Cold, General Care, Women's Health. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073508354. Appointment can be made via the phone number (740) 593-2516. She is affiliated with 3 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Melinda E. Ford, being an family physician, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Melinda E. Ford.
- Abdominal Pain
- Aging In Place
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Autism
- Birth Control Counseling
- Breastfeeding and Lactation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Common Cold
- Diabetes
- Fever
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Infant Care
- Influenza
- Migraine
- Mold Exposure
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteoporosis
- Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Prescription Refill
- Thyroid Disease
- Women's Health
Procedures Performed by Dr. Melinda E. Ford
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Melinda E. Ford as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Network data as of Sep 10, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 11 plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 10600 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 10600 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 8500 for HSA | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Gold Pathway 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Pathway 6000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Silver Pathway 5000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 4000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 4000 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 5500 for HSA | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Silver | Participating | 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 Dr. Melinda E. Ford 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
Dr. Melinda E. Ford is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Family Practice .
Bills through: Ohiohealth Corporation
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.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Novo Nordisk | $61 |
| Actavis Pharma | $31 |
| GlaxoSmithKline | $16 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $109 |
Studies
AT STILL UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, COLLEGE OF OSTEO MED, KIRKSVILLE
Graduated in 2002
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Questions & Answers
Has Dr. Melinda E. Ford affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Melinda E. Ford is affiliated with OHIOHEALTH O'BLENESS HOSPITAL.
Does Dr. Melinda E. Ford have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Melinda E. Ford is affiliated with Earl L Driggs. For the full list of practices see this list.
Does Dr. Melinda E. Ford accept patients with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield?
Yes, Dr. Melinda E. Ford is listed in-network for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Melinda E. Ford?
Dr. Melinda E. Ford's office is located at 24 West Green Drive Suite 246 in Athens, OH 45701.
What conditions does Dr. Melinda E. Ford treat?
Dr. Melinda E. Ford provides treatment for Anxiety, Asthma, Autism, Common Cold, General Care, Women's Health. For the full list see this list.