Dr. Dante P. Melendez-Lecca
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 17 years
- Graduation year: 2004
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1396907499
Dr. Dante P. Melendez-Lecca M.D.
Infectious Disease Specialist
He is located at 601 North Flamingo Road Suite 302 in Pembroke Pines, FL 33028. Can help patients with the following: Cancer, Impetigo, Leptospirosis, Lyme Disease, Salmonella Food Poisoning, Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF). His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396907499. Appointment can be made via the phone number (954) 276-1616. He is affiliated with 3 practices and 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Dante Paolo Melendez-Lecca, being an infectious disease specialist, 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. Dante P. Melendez-Lecca.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
- Acute Pain
- Anemia
- Anthrax
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Bladder Control
- Boils
- Botulism
- Bronchitis
- Brucellosis
- Cancer
- Candida Auris
- Cat Scratch Disease
- Cellulitis
- Chagas Disease
- Chest Pain
- Chickenpox
- Chlamydia
- Cholecystitis
- Cholera
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Chronic Rhinitis
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Coronavirus
- Cryptococcosis
- Cystitis
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
- Dengue Fever
- Diarrhea
- Diphtheria
- E. Coli Infection
- Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
- Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever
- Edema
- Encephalitis
- Endocarditis
- Epididymitis
- Fever
- Fifth Disease
- Food Poisoning
- Gangrene
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Genital Herpes
- Giardiasis
- Gonorrhea
- Guinea Worm Disease
- Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD)
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Helicobacter Pylori Infection
- Hepatitis A (HAV)
- Hepatitis B (HBV)
- Hepatitis C (HCV)
- Herpes Simplex Virus
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Histoplasmosis
- Hot Flashes
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyponatremia
- Impetigo
- Infectious Diseases
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Leishmaniasis
- Leprosy
- Leptospirosis
- Listeriosis
- Lyme Disease
- Mad Cow Disease
- Malaria
- Measles
- Meningitis
- Migraine
- Mumps
- Nail Fungus
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Necrotizing Fasciitis (NF)
- Neutropenia
- Obesity
- Osteomyelitis
- Osteoporosis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pinworm Infection
- Pityriasis Rosea
- Pneumonia
- Polio
- Prescription Refill
- Rabies
- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF)
- Roseola
- Rubella
- Salmonella Food Poisoning
- Scabies
- Scarlet Fever
- Schistosomiasis
- Sepsis
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Smallpox
- Sore Throat
- Staph Infection
- Stomach Flu
- Strep Throat
- Swine Flu
- Syphilis
- Tetanus
- Thrush
- Tonsillitis
- Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
- Toxoplasmosis
- Trichinosis
- Tuberculosis (TB)
- Typhoid Fever
- Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Valley Fever
- Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF)
- West Nile Virus
- Whooping Cough
- Yaws
- Yeast Infection
- Yellow Fever
- Zika Virus
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Dante P. Melendez-Lecca as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
22 Health
Network data as of Sep 14, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze 22 Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver 22 Health | HMO · Silver | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| Gold 22 Health | HMO · Gold | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| Smart Silver 22 Health | HMO · Silver | In Network | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver 22 Health | HMO · Silver | In Network | Accepting new patients |
Ambetter Health
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 20 plans from Ambetter Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarity Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold (2 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental (2 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze (2 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental (2 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options (2 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental (2 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze (2 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental (2 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold (2 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental (2 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver (2 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental (2 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze (2 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental (2 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold (2 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental (2 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver (2 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental (2 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Thrive Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Ambetter Health
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Ambetter Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarity VALUE Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete VALUE Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite VALUE Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused VALUE Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze VALUE | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold VALUE | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver VALUE | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
AmeriHealth Caritas Next
Network data as of Sep 11, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + No Referrals | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No Referrals | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Premier + No Referrals | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No Referrals | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + No Referrals | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No Referrals | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
AvMed
Network data as of Aug 31, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 14 plans from AvMed
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| AvMed Entrust Bronze 600 (2026) (5 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AvMed Entrust Bronze 650 (2026) (5 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AvMed Entrust Expanded Bronze Standard (2026) (5 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AvMed Entrust Gold 125 (2026) (5 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AvMed Entrust Gold 125 Dental+Vision (2026) (5 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AvMed Entrust Gold Standard (2026) (5 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AvMed Entrust Platinum 25 (2026) (3 plan variants) | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AvMed Entrust Platinum 25 Dental+Vision (2026) (3 plan variants) | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AvMed Entrust Platinum Standard (2026) (3 plan variants) | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AvMed Entrust Silver 350 (2026) (5 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AvMed Entrust Silver 350 Dental+Vision (2026) (5 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AvMed Entrust Silver 550 (2026) (5 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AvMed Entrust Silver 550 Dental+Vision (2026) (5 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AvMed Entrust Silver Standard (2026) (5 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Cigna Healthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 26 plans from Cigna Healthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Bronze Mid-South 0 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze Mid-South 5500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze Mid-South CMS Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze Orlando 3000 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze Orlando 6000 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze Orlando CMS Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze South FL 3800 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze South FL 7000 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Bronze South FL CMS Standard | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold Mid-South 2250 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold Mid-South 850 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold Mid-South CMS Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold Orlando 1500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold Orlando CMS Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold South FL 1500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Gold South FL CMS Standard | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect myDiabetesCare Bronze Mid-South | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver Mid-South 3800 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver Mid-South 4500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver Mid-South CMS Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver Orlando 3500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver Orlando 5000 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver Orlando CMS Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver South FL 2850 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver South FL 4500 Indiv Med Deductible | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connect Silver South FL CMS Standard | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc.
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partnered Care Classic Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Partnered Care Gold CMS Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Partnered Care Premier Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Partnered Care Premier Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Partnered Care Silver CMS Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 26 plans from Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic 4700 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic 4700 | with AdventHealth | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard (2 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Classic Standard | with AdventHealth | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with AdventHealth | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits (2 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM (2 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze Simple Diabetes (2 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard (2 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Classic Standard | with AdventHealth | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Elite Saver Plus | with AdventHealth | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Simple | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold Simple | with AdventHealth | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard (2 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Classic Standard | with AdventHealth | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Elite | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Elite | with AdventHealth | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits (2 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | with AdventHealth | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | with AdventHealth | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | with AdventHealth | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits (2 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 17 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| 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 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, $1 Tier 2 Rx) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 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, $5 Tier 2 Rx) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard+ (Dental + Vision) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard- | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) | 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. Dante P. Melendez-Lecca 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. Dante P. Melendez-Lecca is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Infectious Disease .
Bills through: South Broward Hospital District
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
| Merck | $204 |
| Astellas Pharma | $111 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $316 |
Studies
Graduated in 2004Additional Specialities
- Internist
Affiliated practices
Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Dante Paolo Melendez-Lecca have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Dante Paolo Melendez-Lecca is affiliated with OU Physicians Mid-Del Family Medicine. For the full list of practices see this list.
Does Dr. Dante Paolo Melendez-Lecca accept insurance?
Dr. Dante Paolo Melendez-Lecca is listed in-network for 128 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from 22 Health, Ambetter Health, AmeriHealth Caritas Next, AvMed, Cigna Healthcare, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida, UnitedHealthcare. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
What conditions does Dr. Dante Paolo Melendez-Lecca treat?
Dr. Dante Paolo Melendez-Lecca provides treatment for Cancer, Impetigo, Leptospirosis, Lyme Disease, Salmonella Food Poisoning, Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF). For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Dante Paolo Melendez-Lecca?
Dr. Dante Paolo Melendez-Lecca's office is located at 601 North Flamingo Road Suite 302 in Pembroke Pines, FL 33028.
Has Dr. Dante Paolo Melendez-Lecca affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Dante Paolo Melendez-Lecca is affiliated with UNIVERSITY OF UTAH HOSPITALS AND CLINICS. For the full list of hospitals see this list.