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Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Lauren Melendez
Dr. Lauren Melendez

Dr. Lauren Melendez

  • Gender: Female
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1801387097

Dr. Lauren Melendez

Pediatric Dentist

She is located at 1395 Center Drive in Gainesville, FL 32610. Can help patients with the following: Dental Exam and Cleaning, Dental Fillings and Repairs, Dental Plaque, Loose Tooth, Tooth Extraction, Toothache. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801387097. Appointment can be made via the phone number (352) 273-5688.

Conditions treated

Dr. Lauren Melendez, being an pediatric dentist, 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. Lauren Melendez.

  • Braces
  • Cavity
  • Cracked Tooth
  • Dental Exam and Cleaning
  • Dental Fillings and Repairs
  • Dental Plaque
  • Loose Tooth
  • Teething
  • Tooth Extraction
  • Toothache

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

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

Health plans

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
Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida plans
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

Dental plans

BEST Life

Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

BEST Life plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
BEST Life Essential Basic Dental Plan PPO · Low In Network Accepting new patients
BEST Life Essential Value Dental Plan PPO · Low In Network Accepting new patients
BEST Life Preferred Dental PPO · High In Network Accepting new patients
BEST Life Superior Dental PPO · High In Network Accepting new patients

Florida Combined Life

Network data as of Sep 10, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Florida Combined Life plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
BlueDental Copayment Q PPO · Low Advantage Plus Network If Outside of Florida Accepting new patients
BlueDental Copayment QF PPO · Low Advantage Plus Network If Outside of Florida Accepting new patients

Humana

Network data as of Sep 13, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Humana plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Humana Dental Smart Choice - High PPO · High Preferred Accepting new patients
Humana Dental Smart Choice - Lite PPO · Low Preferred Accepting new patients
Humana Dental Smart Choice - Low PPO · Low Preferred Accepting new patients

Renaissance Dental

Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Renaissance Dental plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Florida Preferred Plan PPO · Low Preferred Accepting new patients
Florida Preferred Plan (Pediatric Only) PPO · Low Preferred Accepting new patients
Florida Preferred Plus Plan PPO · High Preferred Accepting new patients
Florida Preferred Plus Plan (Pediatric Only) PPO · High Preferred Accepting new patients
Florida Wellness Essentials Plan PPO · Low 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. Lauren Melendez 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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Additional Specialities

  • Resident

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Lauren Melendez accept insurance?

Dr. Lauren Melendez is listed in-network for 40 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida, BEST Life, Florida Combined Life, Humana, Renaissance Dental. See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Where can you meet with Dr. Lauren Melendez?

Dr. Lauren Melendez's office is located at 1395 Center Drive in Gainesville, FL 32610.

What conditions does Dr. Lauren Melendez treat?

Dr. Lauren Melendez provides treatment for Dental Exam and Cleaning, Dental Fillings and Repairs, Dental Plaque, Loose Tooth, Tooth Extraction, Toothache. For the full list see this list.