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Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD

Accepting New Patients

(17 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (1981)

3650 Joseph Siewick Drive Suite 400
Fairfax, VA 22033

(703) 391-2020

Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Fairfax, VA specializing in family medicine. She graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1981 and has 45 years of experience.

Office Locations

3650 Joseph Siewick Drive Suite 400
Fairfax, VA 22033

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD in 2023

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By Volume:

flu shot

By Affordability:

urinalysis

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD performed more flu shot procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for urinalysis that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Fairfax, VA during 2012 were lab tests, rehabilitation, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	12
doctor visit	544
lab tests	127
manual therapy	56
preventive care	68
rehabilitation	93
vaccines	68

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Fairfax, VA during 2013 were rehabilitation, lab tests, manual therapy and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	18
doctor visit	615
lab tests	209
manual therapy	141
preventive care	120
rehabilitation	280
vaccines	120

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	302
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	25
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD in 2013

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Fairfax, VA during 2014 were rehabilitation, lab tests, manual therapy and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	16
doctor visit	674
lab tests	163
manual therapy	146
preventive care	111
rehabilitation	206
vaccines	111

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	31
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD in 2014

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Fairfax, VA during 2015 were lab tests, preventive care, rehabilitation and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	13
diagnostic evaluation	18
doctor visit	752
lab tests	175
manual therapy	155
preventive care	172
rehabilitation	162
vaccines	159

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	318
Female	574

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	736
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	540
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	76
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Fairfax, VA during 2016 were rehabilitation, lab tests, manual therapy and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	26
doctor visit	825
lab tests	218
manual therapy	168
preventive care	158
rehabilitation	295
vaccines	158

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	349

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	445
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	323
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	41
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Fairfax, VA during 2017 were rehabilitation, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	894
lab tests	142
manual therapy	110
preventive care	131
rehabilitation	298
vaccines	131

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	371

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	447
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	321
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	40
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Fairfax, VA during 2018 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and rehabilitation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	21
doctor visit	850
lab tests	173
manual therapy	27
preventive care	150
rehabilitation	88
vaccines	129

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	406
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	301
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	34
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Fairfax, VA during 2019 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	15
doctor visit	882
lab tests	143
preventive care	134
vaccines	119

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	457
Black	40
Hispanic	15
Asian	29
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	42
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Fairfax, VA during 2020 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	15
doctor visit	814
lab tests	97
preventive care	119
vaccines	104

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	363

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	448
Black	34
Hispanic	26
Asian	27
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	45
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Fairfax, VA during 2021 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	14
doctor visit	891
lab tests	75
preventive care	115
vaccines	101

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	353
Female	590

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	732
Black	63
Hispanic	33
Asian	66
Other	49
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	427
From 75 to 84	378
85 and over	102
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	23
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Fairfax, VA during 2022 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	26
doctor visit	954
lab tests	72
preventive care	118
vaccines	92

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	424

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	549
Black	31
Hispanic	29
Asian	33
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	331
From 75 to 84	246
85 and over	69
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Fairfax, VA during 2023 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD for Medicare patients.

chronic care	11
diabetes management	25
doctor visit	899
lab tests	68
preventive care	102
vaccines	77

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	442

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	560
Black	35
Hispanic	24
Asian	42
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	350
From 75 to 84	260
85 and over	65
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD in 2023

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Fairfax, VA were rehabilitation, lab tests, preventive care and manual therapy.

chronic care	11
diabetes management	18
diagnostic evaluation	18
doctor visit	799
lab tests	138
manual therapy	114
preventive care	124
rehabilitation	203
vaccines	114

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD.

**Gender**
Female	354
Male	202

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	31
Asian / Pacific Islander	24
Non-Hispanic White	448
Hispanic	10
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	29

**Age**
85 and over	47
75 to 84	172
Less than 65	30
65 to 74	305

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1981. She completed residency at Inova Fairfax Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (1981)

Residency: Inova Fairfax Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine

Licensed In: Virginia

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 17 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fairfax, VA.

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Reviews Left On DocSpot

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-15

Dr. Merkel listened to me and that meant more to me than anything else. During my visit she was a kind, compassionate, and understanding provider. I found her advice to be fair, logical, and kind.

Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-11

Patient verified via Press Ganey

My physician, Dr Merkel, is wonderful. She takes time to explain and listen. Her medical knowledge is vast. She helps me see the alternatives, and help me choose a path that is the best.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-28

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Dr. Merkel is amazing. I drive over 15 miles to continue my care with her. She is thorough and always willing to discuss my concerns in person and on the portal.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-07

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I have been seeing Dr. Merkel for over 30 yrs. She is always there and is genuinely concerned whenever I have a health issue. I can't thank her enough.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-04

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Dr. Merkel listened to my concerns and answered all of my questions. It was a great experience.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-18

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Dr. Merkel listens and hears me when I tell her my concerns. I very much appreciate that!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-25

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Merkle is always a great listener. I never feel rush . She's wonderful !

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-12

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I always recommend fairfax family practice to anyone who is new to the area

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-01

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Merkel excellent in every way

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-26

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I did not have a bad experience.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Victoria Lessinger Merkel, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$19 NEXPLANON $19
Pfizer Inc.	$19 $19
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$13 LANTUS $13
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.	$11 FLUZONE QIV $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$61

Biography

Dr. Victoria Merkel specializes in family medicine and practices in Fairfax, VA. Dr. Merkel has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. According to Doctor.com, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Fairfax, VA. After attending Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine for medical school, she completed her residency training at Inova Fairfax Hospital.

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