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Dr. Richard Merkel, MD

Charlottesville, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Merkel, Psychiatrist in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Richard Merkel, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Merkel completed his residency at Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Psychiatry. Dr. Merkel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merkel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merkel’s office at (434) 924-2241.

    Where did Dr. Merkel go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Psychiatry

    • Medical School: University of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va

    What languages does Dr. Merkel speak?

    Dr. Merkel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Merkel treat?

    As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Merkel diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Merkel. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
    • Recurrent Severe Depression
    • Depression
    • Recurrent Depression in Partial Remission
    • Mild Recurrent Major Depression
    • Recurrent Major Depression in Full Remission
    • Depression (Single Episode)
    • Moderate Major Depressive Disorder (Single Episode)
    • Moderate chronic depression
    • Moderate recurring depression
    • Moderate depressive episodes
    • Chronic severe depression
    • Repeated severe depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression
    • Dysthymia
    • Persistent Depressive Disorder
    • Chronic Depression
    • Improving recurrent depression
    • Resolving recurrent depressive symptoms
    • Partial recovery from recurrent depression
    • Mild chronic depression
    • Mild recurring depression
    • Mild depressive episodes
    • Chronic depression in full remission
    • Full recovery from recurring depression
    • Depression well-managed
    • Major depressive disorder
    • Mood disorder
    • Major depression
    • Depressive episode
    • Moderate clinical depression
    • Moderate unipolar depression
    • Moderate depressive episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
    • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
    • F341: Dysthymic disorder
    • F3341: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission
    • F330: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild
    • F3342: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in full remission
    • F32A: Depression, unspecified
    • F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
    • F321: Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADD
    • Inattentive ADHD
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    • PTSD
    • Trauma Stress
    • Combat Stress
    • Shell Shock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F4310: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bipolar II Disorder
    • Mild to Moderate Depressed Bipolar Episode
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Bipolar 2
    • Bipolar with hypomania and depression
    • Mild bipolar disorder
    • Bipolar depression
    • Manic-depressive illness, depressed phase
    • Depressive episode of bipolar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F3181: Bipolar II disorder
    • F3130: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, mild or moderate severity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Schizoaffective disorder
    • Depression
    • Bipolar schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with bipolar features
    • Depressive schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic depression
    • Schizophrenia with depressive features

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
    • F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Borderline Personality Disorder
    • Personality Disorder
    • BPD
    • Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F603: Borderline personality disorder

    Does Dr. Merkel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Merkel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 924-2241 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Merkel accept in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Merkel in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Magellan Health Services

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Merkel's office located?

    Dr. Richard Merkel's Primary Practice

    1300 Jefferson Park Ave

    Charlottesville, VA 22903

    (434) 924-2241

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    Dr. Richard Merkel's Practice 2

    1 Hospital Dr Fl 2

    Charlottesville, VA 22908

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    Dr. Richard Merkel's Practice 3

    1221 Lee St

    Charlottesville, VA 22908

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    What is Dr. Merkel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Merkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871638833.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merkel?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merkel

    What is Dr. Richard Merkel's specialty?

    Dr. Merkel is a Psychiatrist near Charlottesville, VA.

    A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

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    Is this Dr. Richard Merkel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Merkel is affiliated with Uva University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Richard Merkel accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Merkel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Merkel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Merkel's office at (434) 924-2241 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Merkel?

    Please contact Dr. Merkel's office at (434) 924-2241 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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