Richard L. Merkel, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Richard L. Merkel is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Charlottesville, VA with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Richard L. Merkel, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 47+ years, working in group practice. A University of Virginia School of Medicine graduate since 1979, he brings 47+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have anxiety, mood disorders, and depression. CMS MIPS quality score: 79.39/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 86% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 27% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1300 Jefferson Park Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903-3363
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202379.39/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.3%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.5 pts)
Better than 86% of reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
140
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
33
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
422
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $32k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+42%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1979
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 9, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
47 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
University of Virginia School of Medicine (Class of 1979)
Mailing address
Po Box 9007, Charlottesville, VA 22906-9007
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Richard L. Merkel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Richard L. Merkel for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Charlottesville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Richard L. Merkel
Dr. Merkel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Charlottesville, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (434) 924-2241.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard L. Merkel
Practice Location
1300 Jefferson Park Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903-3363
Mailing Address
Po Box 9007, Charlottesville, VA 22906-9007
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