Dr. Richard J. Mellitt
Last updated: Sep 22, 2021

Dr. Richard J. Mellitt

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 32 years
  • Graduated from: Saint Louis University School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1989
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1730171026

Dr. Richard J. Mellitt M.D.

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

He is located at 1605 East Broadway Suite 210 in Columbia, MO 65201. Can help patients with the following: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aneurysm, Aortic Stenosis, Diverticulosis, Pilonidal Cyst, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730171026. Appointment can be made via the phone number (573) 815-4130. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 3 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Richard J. Mellitt, being an cardiothoracic 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. Richard J. Mellitt.

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
  • Achalasia
  • Anal Fissure
  • Aneurysm
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Aortic Stenosis
  • Appendicitis
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Bleeding Varices
  • Blood Clots
  • Boils
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
  • Claudication
  • Collapsed Lung
  • Colon Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyst
  • Diverticulosis
  • Embolism
  • Enlarged Spleen
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Gallstones
  • Gangrene
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Ischemia
  • Lymphedema
  • May-Thurner Syndrome
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Renal Vascular Disease
  • Sebaceous Cyst
  • Stroke
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Venous Ulcer
  • Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard J. Mellitt

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Richard J. Mellitt as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Network data as of Mar 26, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 10 plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Anthem Bronze Pathway 10150 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Bronze Pathway 6900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Bronze Pathway 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Catastrophic Pathway (+ Incentives) EPO · Catastrophic Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Gold Pathway 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Gold Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Pathway 4900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Heart Healthy Silver Pathway 3100 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Silver Pathway 5350 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Silver Pathway 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Anthem Silver Pathway 7200 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) EPO · 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. Richard J. Mellitt is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Richard J. Mellitt is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery (also registered under: Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery, Practitioner - Vascular Surgery) .

Bills through: Chas Physician Services Llc

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

Edwards Lifesciences $1267
St. Jude Medical $860
Medtronic $671

Other

Food and Beverage $2988
Travel and Lodging $620

Studies

SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1989

Additional Specialities

  • Surgeon
  • Vascular Surgeon

Affiliated practices

Chas Physician Services LLC
1605 East Broadway
Columbia, 65201 MO
(573) 256-7700

Affiliated hospitals

NORTHEAST REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
315 S OSTEOPATHY
KIRKSVILLE, 63501 MO
(660) 785-1000
BOONE HOSPITAL CENTER
1600 E BROADWAY
COLUMBIA, 65201 MO
(573) 815-8000
BOTHWELL REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
601 E 14TH ST
SEDALIA, 65302 MO
(660) 826-8833

Looking for more Cardiothoracic Surgeons?

There are 8 other cardiothoracic surgeons in this region.

Dr. Andrew A. Rich
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 800 Hospital Drive Columbia, 65201, MO
Dr. Xingyi Que
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 1000 Dutch Ridge Road Beaver, 15009, PA
Dr. Mabelle H. Cohen
  • Gender: Female
  • Address: 503 North 21st Street Camp Hill, 17011, PA
Dr. Van Eric Thompson
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 6 Old Castle Drive Newtown, 6470, CT
Dr. Normand Robert Caron
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: One Hospital Drive Columbia, 65212, MO
Dr. Richard A. Schmaltz
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: One Hospital Drive Columbia, 65212, MO
Dr. Jussuf T. Kaifi
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 1 Hospital Drive Columbia, 65212, MO
Dr. Joss Fernandez
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 300 1605 East Broadway Columbia, 65201, MO

Questions & Answers

Where can you meet with Dr. Richard J. Mellitt?

Dr. Richard J. Mellitt's office is located at 1605 East Broadway Suite 210 in Columbia, MO 65201.

Does Dr. Richard J. Mellitt have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Richard J. Mellitt is affiliated with Chas Physician Services LLC.

What conditions does Dr. Richard J. Mellitt treat?

Dr. Richard J. Mellitt provides treatment for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aneurysm, Aortic Stenosis, Diverticulosis, Pilonidal Cyst, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS). For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Richard J. Mellitt accept patients with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield?

Yes, Dr. Richard J. Mellitt 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.

Has Dr. Richard J. Mellitt affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Richard J. Mellitt is affiliated with NORTHEAST REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.