Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.
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Richard L. Merkel Jr., MD

Individual provider Psychiatry Physician · NPI 1871638833

Richard L. Merkel Jr., MD is a Psychiatry in Charlottesville, Virginia. Graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1979, 47 years ago. Practices with University of Virginia Physicians Group, a 1,667-clinician group, works from 2 locations, accepts Medicare assignment and offers telehealth. Licensed in Virginia.

Years since qualifying
47
Trained at
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Licensed in
VA
In the registry since
2007
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

1300 Jefferson Park Ave
Charlottesville, VA 22903-3363
Phone: (434) 924-2241
Fax: (434) 924-5149
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Additional practice locations (1)

  • 1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908-3363 — (434) 924-0211

Specialties & licences

Psychiatry Physician (primary) Taxonomy 2084P0800X · Licence 0101045614 (VA)

Record details

NPI number1871638833
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedFebruary 20, 2007
Last updated in NPPESAugust 10, 2023
Certification dateAugust 10, 2023

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyPSYCHIATRY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1979 (47 years in practice)
Group practice University Of Virginia Physicians Group — 1667 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
TelehealthOffers telehealth services

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