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Richard Melde, MD, MBA

Family Medicine

Providing Care at the Clinic in Wickenburg – Dr. Melde returned to Arizona where he earned his medical degree in 1971 as one of the very first classes of 32 students at the University of Arizona School of Medicine in Tucson, Arizona. He received a second licenses in the state of Arizona for homeopathic and integrated medicine, MD(H) in February 2008. Dr. Melde is a first-generation medical doctor from a a family of multi-level medical professionals and is the eldest of nine children. He currently resides in Scottsdale, AZ with his wife. He has 5 daughters and 11 grandchildren.

 

Insurance: We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. As coverage and benefits may vary by plan, we recommend contacting your insurance provider directly to verify your eligibility, coverage details, and any potential out-of-pocket costs.

 Education
2008 - American Medical College of Homeopahty MD (H) Certifiacte
1999-2001 - Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management / Masters, International Management (MBA/MIM)
1971-1973 - St. Joseph's Hospital (Phoenix, AZ) / Internship/Residency Internal Medicine
1971 - University of Arizona / Doctor of Medicine
1967 - Occidental College / Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

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Healthcare billing delays often arise from extended insurance claim processing. These insurance delays can lead to confusion and financial strain for patients, who may not receive their bill until weeks or months after care is provided, making it harder to plan financially.

At Wickenburg Community Hospital & Clinics, we strive for timely and accurate billing. However, we cannot bill our patients until the organization has received full and accurate payment from insurance companies, a process that is often protracted and beyond our control. Once we are confident that the patient’s claims are processed and paid accurately by the insurance company, then we move forward with issuing a bill to the patient. Rest assured, we are committed to clear communication and our patient’s well-being.

For further questions, please call at 928-684-4365 or email us at financial.counselor@wickhosp.com.