Overview
Richard Merkel is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Dr. Merkel is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Merkel is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- POS
- HMO
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- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- HMO
- POS
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 3, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard L. Merkel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard L. Merkel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard L. Merkel by calling their office at 434-924-2241. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard L. Merkel a top-rated expert for Bipolar Disorder (BPD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard L. Merkel is classified as an Advanced expert for Bipolar Disorder (BPD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Richard L. Merkel specialize in?
While Dr. Richard L. Merkel is a Psychiatry, they have specific expertise in Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Psychiatry.
Does Dr. Richard L. Merkel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard L. Merkel has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bipolar Disorder (BPD). You can view a list of Dr. Richard L. Merkel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard L. Merkel accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard L. Merkel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 434-924-2241 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Bipolar Disorder (BPD)Dr. Merkel isAdvanced. Learn about Bipolar Disorder (BPD).
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Major DepressionDr. Merkel isAdvanced. Learn about Major Depression.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Dr. Merkel isAdvanced. Learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
- Experienced
- AnorexiaDr. Merkel isExperienced. Learn about Anorexia.
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Merkel isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- DeliriumDr. Merkel isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)Dr. Merkel isExperienced. Learn about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
- Schizoaffective DisorderDr. Merkel isExperienced. Learn about Schizoaffective Disorder.
- SchizophreniaDr. Merkel isExperienced. Learn about Schizophrenia.