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7 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Merkel specializes in psychiatry and neurobehavioral sciences at UVA Health in Charlottesville, VA. He is an Associate Professor of Psychiatric Medicine in the Inpatient Psychiatry, Outpatient Psychiatry division of the Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences department.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 47 years of experience
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
- 1 written review
- 1 specialty
- 13 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Richard L Merkel Jr. has 3 locationsUVA Health Psychiatric Medicine West Complex
1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 3Charlottesville, VA 22903 Tel: (434) 924-2241
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
UVA Health Family Medicine
1221 Lee St. 1st FloorCharlottesville, VA 22903 Tel: (434) 924-5348
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
UVA Health Psychiatric Medicine Northridge
2955 Ivy Rd. (250 West) Suite 210Charlottesville, VA 22903 Tel: (434) 243-4646
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 2:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Richard L Merkel Jr. JR., MD | Dr. Stuart Hedgpeth, MD | Dr. Michael Murphy, MD | Lauren Redd, PMHNP |
| Psychiatry | Psychiatry | Psychiatry | Psychiatry |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 47 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Charlottesville , VA | McKinney , TX | Rockville , MD | San Francisco , CA |
| Med School: University of Virginia School of Medicine | Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine | Med School: University of Florida College of Medicine | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Richard L Merkel Jr.
Medical Specialties
Richard L Merkel Jr. has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Richard L Merkel Jr. has the following 13 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
47 Years Experience
Richard L Merkel Jr. holds an expired medical license in the state of Virginia.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 1984.
Residency
Completed their residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 1983.
Medical School
Graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1979.
NPI Number
Richard L Merkel Jr.'s NPI number is 1871638833.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What languages does Richard Merkel Jr. speak?
- Richard Merkel Jr. speaks English.
- Where is Richard Merkel Jr.'s office located?
- Richard Merkel Jr.'s office is located at 1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 3, Charlottesville, VA, 22903.
- Which hospitals is Richard Merkel Jr. affiliated with?
- Richard Merkel Jr. is affiliated with University Of Virginia Childrens Hospital.
- Does Richard Merkel Jr. accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Richard Merkel Jr. accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Does Richard Merkel Jr. accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Richard Merkel Jr. has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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