Col C David Merkel MD – Saranac Lake
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About Col C David Merkel MD – Saranac Lake
Col C David Merkel MD occupies 444 Kiwassa Lake Road in Saranac Lake, New York. The record shows residential treatment. Medication-assisted treatment is recorded, combining prescribing with regular clinical contact.
People stay on site for the duration, which is what inpatient care means here. Telehealth is listed, so some contact can happen without traveling in. Veterans and military families are recorded as a served group. Both federal registration through SAMHSA and New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports licensing are on record.
Key Facility Details
- Federal Registration: Listed in the federal treatment register, the national inventory of licensed treatment facilities.
- State Licensing: Licensed by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports. Licensure is a legal requirement for behavioral health facilities operating in New York.
- Levels of Care: Residential Treatment.
- Location: Saranac Lake, New York, Franklin County.
- Phone: 518-891-8387
Facility Type
Licensing and Accreditation
CARFAccreditedAn international accreditor of rehabilitation and behavioural health services. Assessors visit the facility and review its practice against published standards. Voluntary, and renewed every one to three years.
Health DepartmentLicensedLicensed by the state or county health department, which inspects premises, safety and clinical standards. Required to operate.
SAMHSAListedThe facility appears in the federal treatment locator maintained by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. It is a record that the facility exists and reports its services, not an assessment of quality.
State Addiction AgencyLicensedLicensed by the state agency responsible for substance use treatment. Required to operate, and involves inspection of premises, staffing and clinical practice.
State AuthorityLicensedHolds a current licence from the state authority that regulates treatment providers. Licensing is a legal requirement to operate, not a mark of distinction.Setting and Surroundings
A rural setting near North Elba, at 1,560 ft. The nearest town is Saranac Lake (population 5,274), 1.2 miles away.
Nearest named features
- Wanika FallsWaterfall · 8.8 miles
- Chubb RiverRiver · 9.4 miles
- Sentinel RangeMountain range · 13 miles
Getting there
- Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK)Regional · 6.1 miles
- Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)Major international · 82 miles
Setting and distances are calculated from this facility’s coordinates against GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), OurAirports and Natural Earth. Distances are straight line, not driving distance.
Col C David Merkel MD – Saranac Lake Detox and Rehab Services
Col C David Merkel MD – Saranac Lake is listed as running residential treatment. Which of these is appropriate depends on an assessment, not on what sounds manageable at the time.
The record does not show integrated provision, so confirm this if it matters. Approved medication is paired with counseling and regular review. The weekly time commitment varies considerably between providers, so establish it early rather than after admission.
Levels of Care
Substances and Addictions Treated
Mental Health Disorders Treated
Counseling and Therapy
Specialized Programs
Col C David Merkel MD – Saranac Lake Address, Location and Contact Information
The site is at 444 Kiwassa Lake Road in Saranac Lake, New York, 12983. The city lies within Franklin County. People travel in from the surrounding area, and confirming the route beforehand saves difficulty. Journey time and parking are not trivial details when treatment runs several times a week over months.
Phone ahead about parking, access and what the first appointment covers. Remote appointments may be possible where travel is a barrier. Admissions lines are frequently busiest early in the week, which is worth knowing if the first attempt fails.
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How Much Does Treatment at Col C David Merkel MD – Saranac Lake Cost?
Private-pay prices in New York typically put residential treatment at $8,000 to $40,000 a month. Whether Col C David Merkel MD charges within those figures is not known, as its prices were not found when this page was written.
Col C David Merkel MD’s price would be expected to include accommodation, meals, the intake assessment, group therapy and individual counseling. Therapies such as CBT or EMDR are the most common extras. This is a guess based on usual practice, so ask the facility.
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Col C David Merkel MD – Saranac Lake — Compiled From Public Records
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Col C David Merkel MD – Saranac Lake Reviews and Ratings
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