Dr. Stuart I. Melcer
Dr. Stuart I. Melcer
Last updated: Sep 23, 2010

Dr. Stuart I. Melcer

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 33 years
  • Graduated from: R Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School
  • Graduation year: 1988
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1225080377

Dr. Stuart I. Melcer M.D.

Surgeon

He is located at 6320 North La Cholla Boulevard Ste 310 in Tucson, AZ 85741. Can help patients with the following: Appendicitis, Cancer, Cyst, Esophageal Cancer, Gallstones, Peptic Ulcer. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225080377. Appointment can be made via the phone number (520) 219-9125. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 3 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Stuart I. Melcer, being an surgeon, 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. Stuart I. Melcer.

  • Achalasia
  • Anal Fissure
  • Appendicitis
  • Boils
  • Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyst
  • Diverticulosis
  • Enlarged Spleen
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Gallstones
  • Gangrene
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Lymphedema
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Sebaceous Cyst
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Procedures Performed by Dr. Stuart I. Melcer

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Stuart I. Melcer as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Network data as of Jun 29, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 9 plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Bronze Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) (7 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Gold Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) (7 plan variants) HMO · Gold Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Silver Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) (7 plan variants) HMO · Silver Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue EverydayHealth Gold Neighborhood (1 Free PCP Visit) (7 plan variants) HMO · Gold Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue EverydayHealth Silver Neighborhood (1 Free PCP Visit) (7 plan variants) HMO · Silver Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue Portfolio Bronze HSA Neighborhood (7 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue StandardHealth Bronze Neighborhood (7 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue StandardHealth Gold Neighborhood (7 plan variants) HMO · Gold Neighborhood Accepting new patients
AZ Blue StandardHealth Silver Neighborhood (7 plan variants) HMO · Silver Neighborhood Accepting new patients

Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc.

Network data as of Dec 15, 2025, as reported by the insurer.

Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Imperial Preferred Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Imperial Preferred Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Imperial Standard Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Standard Accepting new patients
Imperial Standard Gold HMO · Gold Standard Accepting new patients
Imperial Standard Silver HMO · Silver Standard Accepting new patients

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 14 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) HMO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard 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 Dr. Stuart I. Melcer is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

Insurance information looks wrong? Let us know

Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Stuart I. Melcer is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - General Surgery .

Bills through: Arizona Community Surgeons, Pc

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

Intuitive Surgical $15581
Davol $1366
DAVOL INC. $394

Other

Travel and Lodging $9134
Promotional Speaking or Service $5000
Food and Beverage $4230

Studies

R FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MED & SCI/CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL

Graduated in 1988

Affiliated practices

Richard N Hess MD FACS PC
7436 North LA Cholla Boulevard
Tucson, 85741 AZ
(520) 297-3300
Presidio Surgical Group
1925 West Orange Grove Road
Tucson, 85704 AZ
(520) 219-9125

Affiliated hospitals

NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER
6200 NORTH LA CHOLLA BOULEVARD
TUCSON, 85741 AZ
(520) 469-8100
ORO VALLEY HOSPITAL
1551 EAST TANGERINE ROAD
ORO VALLEY, 85755 AZ
(520) 901-3549
ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL
1601 WEST ST MARY'S ROAD
TUCSON, 85745 AZ
(520) 872-3000

Looking for more Surgeons?

Out of the 14 surgeons in this region, here are 10 randomly selected ones for you to explore.

Dr. Zain Khalpey
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 100 6080 North LA Cholla Boulevard Tucson, 85741, AZ
Dr. Howard M. Comstock
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 310 6320 North LA Cholla Boulevard Tucson, 85741, AZ
Dr. Lilah Fran Morris-Wiseman
  • Gender: Female
  • Address: Suite 210 6130 North LA Cholla Boulevard Tucson, 85741, AZ
Dr. Steven A. Shapiro
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 200 6320 North LA Cholla Boulevard Tucson, 85741, AZ
Dr. Thomas B. Scully
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 100 5860 North LA Cholla Boulevard Tucson, 85741, AZ
Dr. Richard V. Chua
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 100 5860 North LA Cholla Boulevard Tucson, 85741, AZ
Dr. Patrick Michael Chiasson
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 380 6320 North LA Cholla Boulevard Tucson, 85741, AZ
Dr. Stephen Edward Burpee
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 380 6320 North LA Cholla Boulevard Tucson, 85741, AZ
Dr. Sven Nicklas Sandeen
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 7436 North LA Cholla Boulevard Tucson, 85741, AZ
Dr. Willard R. Carnahan
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 310 6320 North LA Cholla Boulevard Tucson, 85741, AZ

Questions & Answers

What conditions does Dr. Stuart I. Melcer treat?

Dr. Stuart I. Melcer provides treatment for Appendicitis, Cancer, Cyst, Esophageal Cancer, Gallstones, Peptic Ulcer. For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Stuart I. Melcer?

Dr. Stuart I. Melcer's office is located at 6320 North La Cholla Boulevard Ste 310 in Tucson, AZ 85741.

Has Dr. Stuart I. Melcer affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Stuart I. Melcer is affiliated with NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Does Dr. Stuart I. Melcer accept patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona?

Yes, Dr. Stuart I. Melcer is listed in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Does Dr. Stuart I. Melcer have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Stuart I. Melcer is affiliated with Richard N Hess MD FACS PC. For the full list of practices see this list.