VM
38 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Merkel, Family Medicine Specialist in Fairfax, VA?
Dr. Victoria Merkel, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fairfax, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Merkel graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and completed her residency at Inova Fairfax Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Merkel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merkel’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merkel’s office at (703) 391-2020.
Where did Dr. Merkel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Inova Fairfax Hosp, Family Medicine | Inova Fairfax Medical Campus Program
Medical School: Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc | Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Is Dr. Merkel board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Victoria Merkel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Merkel speak?
Dr. Merkel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Merkel typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Merkel typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Victoria Merkel may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Merkel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Merkel accept my insurance?
Dr. Merkel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 391-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merkel accept in Fairfax, VA?
Dr. Merkel in Fairfax, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advantage
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Johns Hopkins Health System
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Merkel's office located?
Dr. Victoria Merkel's Primary Practice
3650 Joseph Siewick Dr Ste 400
Fairfax, VA 22033
(703) 391-2020
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 1053306308.
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. Victoria Merkel's specialty?
Dr. Merkel is a Family Medicine Specialist near Fairfax, VA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Victoria Merkel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Merkel is affiliated with Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Vhc Health - Virginia Hospital Center, Inova Loudoun Hospital, Inova Alexandria Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Victoria Merkel accepting new patients in Fairfax, VA?
Yes, Dr. Victoria Merkel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Victoria Merkel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Merkel's office at (703) 391-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Victoria Merkel?
Please contact Dr. Merkel's office at (703) 391-2020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Victoria Merkel have?
Dr. Victoria Merkel is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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