Dr. Melissa S. Arief
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 11 years
- Graduated from: Yale University School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 2010
- Sole propriator: Yes
- NPI: 1124338264
Dr. Melissa S. Arief M.D.
Hand Surgeon
She is located at 20207 Chasewood Park Drive Suite 204 in Houston, TX 77070. Can help patients with the following: Hammer Toe, Knee Pain, Metatarsal Surgery, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Spondylolisthesis, Tennis Elbow. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124338264. Appointment can be made via the phone number (832) 534-7800. She also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://www.stlukeshealth.org/physician/melissa-arief-23826. She is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Melissa Suen Arief, being an hand 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. Melissa S. Arief.
- ACL Tear
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Arthritis
- Avascular Necrosis
- Back Pain
- Baker's Cyst
- Bone Spurs
- Broken Bone
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Compartment Syndrome
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Dislocated Ankle
- Dislocated Shoulder
- Dupuytren Contracture
- Elbow Pain
- Frostbite
- Ganglion
- Hammer Toe
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Replacement
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Impingement Syndrome
- Ingrown Toenail
- Joint Fluid Extraction
- Knee Pain
- Knee Replacement
- Kyphoplasty
- Kyphosis
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Meniscus Tear
- Metatarsal Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteomyelitis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Separated Shoulder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Spondylosis
- Sprained Ankle
- Sprained Wrist
- Stress Fracture
- Tennis Elbow
- Tremor
- Trigger Finger
- Whiplash
- Wrist Surgery
Procedures Performed by Dr. Melissa S. Arief
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Melissa S. Arief as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Community Health Choice
Network data as of Jan 28, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 18 plans from Community Health Choice
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Premier Bronze 003 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Bronze 003 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Bronze 018 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Bronze 018 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Gold 005 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Gold 005 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Gold 021 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Gold 021 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Silver 012 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Silver 012 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Silver 020 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Premier Silver 020 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Select Bronze 016 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Select Bronze 016 (No deductible for PCP, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Select Gold 022 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) (2 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Select Gold 022 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) (2 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Select Silver 019 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) (2 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Community Select Silver 019 (No deductible for PCP, Specialist, Urgent Care & Generics, $0 PCP 24/7 Virtual Care Options) (2 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
WellPoint
Network data as of Sep 10, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 21 plans from WellPoint
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze 4000 HSA (+ Incentives) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze 6000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze 6000 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP+$0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 4500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Catastrophic (+ Incentives) | HMO · Catastrophic | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Gold 1500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Gold 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Gold 800 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Gold POS 1000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Gold POS 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Gold POS 700 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Gold | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver 1850 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver 3500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver 3500 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver POS 2500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver POS 4000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Silver | Participating | Accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver POS 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · 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. Melissa S. Arief 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. Melissa S. Arief is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery (also registered under: Practitioner - Hand Surgery) .
Bills through: Tmh Physician Associates Pllc
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
| TriMed | $2454 |
| Medartis | $2266 |
| Arthrex | $379 |
Other
| Travel and Lodging | $2624 |
| Food and Beverage | $2440 |
| Other | $1621 |
Studies
YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 2010Other ways to reach out
- Website: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/physician/melissa-arief-23826
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- Orthopedic Surgeon
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Melissa Suen Arief accept patients with WellPoint?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Suen Arief is listed in-network for WellPoint through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Melissa Suen Arief?
Dr. Melissa Suen Arief's office is located at 20207 Chasewood Park Drive Suite 204 in Houston, TX 77070.
What conditions does Dr. Melissa Suen Arief treat?
Dr. Melissa Suen Arief provides treatment for Hammer Toe, Knee Pain, Metatarsal Surgery, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Spondylolisthesis, Tennis Elbow. For the full list see this list.
Has Dr. Melissa Suen Arief affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Melissa Suen Arief is affiliated with TOPS SURGICAL SPECIALTY HOSPITAL.
Does Dr. Melissa Suen Arief have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Melissa Suen Arief is affiliated with KSF Orthopaedic Center PA.