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Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD

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(Dr. Melissa Ann Chiston, MD)

(408 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

University of Kansas School of Medicine (2006 - 2010)

3500 S. University Boulevard #101
Ames, IA 50010

(515) 239-4400

Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD is a rheumatologist in Ames, IA specializing in adult rheumatology. She graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2010 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD is affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center and McFarland Clinic.

Office Locations

3500 S. University Boulevard #101
Ames, IA 50010

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

blood draw

creatinine urine test

hepatitis C antibody screening

lab tests

lactate dehydrogenase test

phlebotomy for lab tests

phosphorus blood test

total creatine kinase test

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

C-reactive protein testing

phlebotomy for lab tests

serum protein electrophoresis

total protein test

venipuncture

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD performed more blood draw, creatinine urine test, hepatitis C antibody screening, lab tests, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) test, phlebotomy for lab tests, phosphorus blood test, and total creatine kinase test procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, C-reactive protein testing, phlebotomy for lab tests, serum protein electrophoresis (SPEP), total protein test, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

complete blood count

In 2023, Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD performed more complete blood count (CBC) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Iowa.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	70

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	23
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD in 2013

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Ames, IA during 2016 were blood draw, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	20
blood draw	83
chemotherapy	20
doctor visit	94
minimally invasive procedures	20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD in 2016

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Ames, IA during 2017 were blood draw, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	41
blood draw	286
chemotherapy	41
doctor visit	371
injections	26
minimally invasive procedures	41

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	16
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD in 2017

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	11
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Ames, IA during 2018 were blood draw, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	44
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	78
blood draw	383
chemotherapy	78
doctor visit	509
injections	44
minimally invasive procedures	78

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	26
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD in 2018

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	36
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Ames, IA during 2019 were blood draw, minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	39
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	114
blood draw	355
chemotherapy	114
doctor visit	526
injections	39
minimally invasive procedures	125

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	17
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD in 2019

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	35
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	16
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Ames, IA during 2020 were blood draw, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	27
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	128
blood draw	290
chemotherapy	128
doctor visit	489
injections	27
minimally invasive procedures	128

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	21
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD in 2020

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	42
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	16
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Ames, IA during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	374
doctor visit	492
lab tests	1802
preventive care	56

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	191

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	28
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Ames, IA during 2022 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	66
blood draw	883
chemotherapy	66
doctor visit	1100
injections	28
lab tests	4215
minimally invasive procedures	259
preventive care	60

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	484
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	52
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	33
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	3
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Ames, IA were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

aspiration	32
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	74
blood draw	379
chemotherapy	74
doctor visit	407
injections	32
lab tests	3008
minimally invasive procedures	108
preventive care	58

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	148
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	12
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	55
85 and over	17
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	100

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, osteoperosis and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	26
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	4
Cancer	5

Education & Training

Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2010. She completed residency at Mayo Clinic. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology and has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine (2010)

Residency: Mayo Clinic

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mary Greeley Medical Center

McFarland Clinic

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 408 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Ames, IA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Melissa Ann Wells, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$351 $351
AbbVie, Inc.	$230 Lupron $230
Genentech USA, Inc.	$100 $100
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$26 $26
Amgen Inc.	$14 $14

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$351
Grant	$230
Food and Beverage	$126
Education	$14

Biography

Dr. Melissa Chiston practices adult rheumatology. Dr. Chiston's hospital/clinic affiliations include McFarland Clinic and Mary Greeley Medical Center. She obtained her medical school training at the University of Kansas School of Medicine and performed her residency at Mayo Clinic. Patient ratings for Dr. Chiston average 5.0 stars (out of 5). According to McFarland Clinic, Dr. Chiston is currently accepting new patients at her office in Ames, IA.