Merissa Costello
ACNP-BC
Licensed in the state of VA
Accepts new patients
Meet Merissa Costello
Board-Certified Adult Acute Nurse Practitioner
As a board-certified Adult Acute Nurse Practitioner, Merissa has 15 years of experience. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing in 2002 and Master's degree in Nursing in 2003.
She has experience in Emergency Medicine, Primary Care, Orthopaedics and Medication Management of ADHD, anxiety and depression.
All of her previous experience gives Merissa a great knowledge base to bring to her patients.
She enjoys working with patients to manage their condition and together they develop a treatment plan.
Her practice includes managing depression, anxiety, adhd, primary care and urgent care appointments and cannabis card evaluations.
At this point we do not accept insurance.
She has experience in Emergency Medicine, Primary Care, Orthopaedics and Medication Management of ADHD, anxiety and depression.
All of her previous experience gives Merissa a great knowledge base to bring to her patients.
She enjoys working with patients to manage their condition and together they develop a treatment plan.
Her practice includes managing depression, anxiety, adhd, primary care and urgent care appointments and cannabis card evaluations.
At this point we do not accept insurance.
Accepts new patients
My philosophy
I take a holistic approach to treatment, considering the individual needs and circumstances of each patient, and aim to provide patient-centered, evidence-based care.
My treatment approaches
• Person-Focused
• Emotionally Focused
• Humanistic
I specialize in treating individuals with:
adult care
Mental Health
Urgent Care
primary care
I provide professional care to people with the following conditions:
ADHD
Insomnia
Depression
Mood disorders
Minor injuries
Flu symptoms
Services & Pricing
Transparent pricing for quality care
Choose the right type of service based on your needs and budget without compromising on the quality of care you receive.
Follow-up Visit, Telehealth
A follow-up visit with a provider involves checking the progress of the patient's treatment plan, assessing any new symptoms or concerns, and adjusting the treatment plan as needed to ensure optimal health outcomes.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
15 mins session
Video visits only
$69 /visit
Rates shown are out-of-pocket costs. With eligible insurance, you may pay less than the listed rate. Please check with your insurance provider for an estimate.
Urgent Care Visit, New Patient
An initial visit with a provider involves a medical history review, physical examination, and possibly diagnostic tests to evaluate a patient's health, identify issues, and develop a treatment plan.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
15 mins session
Video visits only
$69 /visit
Rates shown are out-of-pocket costs. With eligible insurance, you may pay less than the listed rate. Please check with your insurance provider for an estimate.
Urgent Care, Established patients, Telehealth
An initial visit with a provider involves a medical history review, physical examination, and possibly diagnostic tests to evaluate a patient's health, identify issues, and develop a treatment plan.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
15 mins session
Video visits only
$59 /visit
Rates shown are out-of-pocket costs. With eligible insurance, you may pay less than the listed rate. Please check with your insurance provider for an estimate.
Experiences
My education and work experiences
Work
Klarity
Nurse Practitioner - Part-time
May 2022 - Present
Via telehealth to screen, evaluate and treat adults with ADHD, depression and anxiety. Provides a platform that is easier to access from the patient and provider point of view. Able to reach patients that would not have had access to this type of care before.
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Cerebral
Nurse Practitioner - Part-time
Jun 2021 - Apr 2022
Via telehealth to screen, evaluate and treat adults with ADHD, depression and anxiety. Provides a platform that is easier to access from the patient and provider point of view. Able to reach patients that would not have had access to this type of care before.
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Ortho on Call, OrthoVirginia
Nurse Practitioner - Full-time
May 2021 - Jun 2022
. Urgent care and primary care facility. Manage patients for a variety of acute and primary care visits. Sole provider in clinic on my shifts. Taking histories, chief complaints, review of systems, doing a thorough examination from general to focused, order tests and labs as appropriate, prescribe medications and referrals as needed. Perform procedures as needed, including, but not limited to: suturing, splinting, removal of foreign body, gynecological examinations. Oversee ancillary staff while in clinic.
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Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master of Master’s of Science in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner
May 2001 - Dec 2003
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner
May 2001 - Dec 2002
Mary Washington College
Bachelor of Bachelors of Science in Biology - Biology
Aug 1996 - May 2000
Get the support you need with a personalized treatment plan and flexible scheduling online or in person.
Ratings & Reviews
Here is what my patients said about me
98%
of patients said
“I feel better now after the treatment“
83%
of patients said
“I was treated with good care and respect“
93%
of patients said
“I understood the treatment plan“
Merissa did a great job of informing me about my options and was able to answer my questions about medications. I look forward to my follow-up with Merissa.
Appointment types
I accept video visits
Video visit
How to prepare for video visits and what to expect?
For a video visit, you will need a computer or smartphone equipped with a camera and microphone. Prior to your appointment, please use the link provided in your confirmation email to ensure that your device is compatible with the video visit. If you're using an iPhone, it's recommended that you access the visit through the Safari browser for optimal performance.