Richard Merkel, M.D.
NPI 1871638833 · Psychiatry Physician · Charlottesville, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Merkel, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Charlottesville, VA (NPI 1871638833).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871638833
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101045614 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
441 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 192 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 146 | $93 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 69 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 21 | $62 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 13 | $165 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$165 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Lamotrigine | 50 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 30 |
| Diazepam | 27 |
| Risperidone | 26 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 23 |
| Gabapentin | 21 |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 20 |
| Paroxetine Hcl | 20 |
| Lorazepam | 15 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1215 Lee StCharlottesville, VA 22908-3363Phone: (434) 924-0211
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-20
- Last updated
- 2023-08-10
- Certified
- 2023-08-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Merkel's NPI number?
- Richard Merkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871638833, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Merkel's specialty?
- Richard Merkel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Merkel located?
- Richard Merkel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1300 Jefferson Park Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903-3363.
- What is Richard Merkel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Merkel is (434) 924-2241.
- Does Richard Merkel accept Medicare?
- Richard Merkel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Merkel's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Merkel's NPI (1871638833) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.