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Marriage And Family Therapist Specialists accepting UnitedHealthcare in Blacksburg, VA

4 in-network Marriage And Family Therapist Specialists with 8 plans in Blacksburg, VA

4 Providers
38 Specialties
UnitedHealthcare’s Virginia network spans 29,754 providers. Blacksburg accounts for 1% of that. The largest UnitedHealthcare footprint in Virginia is in Richmond (3,419 providers).
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About UnitedHealthcare Coverage in Blacksburg

UnitedHealthcare operates 8 distinct plans in Blacksburg, VA, with a combined in-network roster of 207 doctors across 38 medical specialties. Among the five largest insurers we track in Blacksburg, UnitedHealthcare ranks #4 by provider count, the leader is Aetna with 417 in-network doctors. Use this page to confirm a specific provider is in-network, understand which UnitedHealthcare plans have the widest reach in Blacksburg, and compare coverage against other major insurers before scheduling care.

UnitedHealthcare sells EPO, POS, HMO, MA plan types in Blacksburg. A PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) lets you see any provider without a referral; out-of-network care is covered but you pay a higher share. An HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) requires you to pick a primary-care doctor and get referrals for most specialist care, usually in exchange for lower premiums. An EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization) is in-network only, like an HMO, but skips the referral requirement. A POS (Point of Service) plan blends HMO-style in-network with PPO-style out-of-network options. Your plan name is on your member ID card.

UnitedHealthcare is a Medicare Advantage carrier in Blacksburg with 13 plans available to seniors, listed below with star ratings and premiums. UnitedHealthcare does not currently sell ACA marketplace plans in VA; commercial coverage shown above comes through employer groups.

Data is sourced from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Medicare Advantage plans come from the CMS MA Landscape File. Last refreshed May 29, 2026. Networks change between filings, so even when a doctor appears here we recommend calling their office with your member ID to confirm current network status before your visit.

Plan Type Mix in Blacksburg

UnitedHealthcare organizes its Blacksburg network into several plan types, each with different rules about which doctors you can see and what referrals you need. The bars below show the unique-provider share of the 207-doctor network that offers plans of each type.

A high PPO share means most UnitedHealthcare doctors in Blacksburg accept the insurer’s broader preferred-provider plans. these give you maximum choice and don’t require referrals to specialists. A high HMO share signals a tighter gatekeeper model: lower premiums but you usually need your primary-care doctor to refer you before a specialist will bill. EPO and POS bars sit between those two on both flexibility and cost.

Because individual doctors typically participate in multiple UnitedHealthcare plan types at once, these percentages don’t sum to 100%. the same provider can appear as both PPO and OAP coverage. What the chart tells you is which plan categories have meaningful depth in Blacksburg.

Network size207UnitedHealthcare providers in Blacksburg
HMO
125207
60%
EPO
129207
62%
POS
129207
62%
Other
128207
62%
Other
1207
0%

Percentages don’t sum to 100% because most doctors participate in several plan types simultaneously.

UnitedHealthcare Plans for Marriage And Family Therapist Specialists in Blacksburg

Network-level provider counts for marriage and family therapist specialists accepting UnitedHealthcare in Blacksburg. Each row is a network in UnitedHealthcare’s federal filing. your specific plan maps to one of these.

Plan / NetworkTypeDoctors

Optum Health Behavioral Services OHBS

4

Choice EPO

EPO

1

NEXUSACO OA POS

POS

1

Core EPO

EPO

1

Core POS

POS

1

Navigate EPO

EPO

1

NEXUSACO OA EPO

EPO

1

Choice Plus POS

POS

1

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Plans in Blacksburg

13 UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans available to seniors in Blacksburg. Each plan combines Medicare Parts A, B and usually D (prescription drugs) into one product, with star ratings and monthly premiums shown.

Star ratings (1-5) reflect overall plan quality measured by CMS. a 4-star plan generally indicates above-average member experience and care coordination. Premiums shown are the monthly cost on top of the standard Medicare Part B premium.

Plan NameTypeStar RatingPremium / MOOP
AARP Medicare Advantage Access from UHC VA-20 (PPO)
PPO★★★★★ 4.5$255/moMOOP $3,000
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC VA-0007 (PPO)
PPO★★★★★ 4.5$0/moMOOP $7,500
AARP Medicare Advantage Patriot No Rx VA-MA01 (PPO)
PPO★★★★★ 4.5MOOP $8,900
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC VA-0011 (HMO-POS)
HMO-POS★★★★☆ 4.0$0/moMOOP $5,900
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC VA-0012 (HMO-POS)
HMO-POS★★★★☆ 4.0$36/moMOOP $5,400
AARP Medicare Advantage Giveback from UHC VA-13 (HMO-POS)
HMO-POS★★★★☆ 4.0$0/moMOOP $8,900
UHC Complete Care VA-23 (HMO-POS C-SNP)SNP
HMO-POS C-SNP★★★★☆ 4.0$0/moMOOP $5,900
UHC Dual Complete VA-Q001 (HMO-POS D-SNP)SNP
HMO-POS D-SNPNot rated$5/moMOOP $9,250
UHC Dual Complete VA-V001 (HMO-POS D-SNP)SNP
HMO-POS D-SNPNot rated$25/moMOOP $3,600
UHC Dual Complete VA-Y001 (HMO-POS D-SNP)SNP
HMO-POS D-SNPNot rated$11/moMOOP $9,250
UHC Dual Complete VA-Y002 (HMO-POS D-SNP)SNP
HMO-POS D-SNPNot rated$25/moMOOP $9,250
UHC Dual Complete VA-Y3 (HMO-POS D-SNP)SNP
HMO-POS D-SNPNot rated$4/moMOOP $9,250

Source: CMS Medicare Advantage Landscape File. Star ratings reflect overall plan performance per CMS quality measures. Premiums shown are monthly Part C+D consolidated.

Physician Experience in UnitedHealthcare’s Blacksburg Network

Years since medical school graduation is a reasonable proxy for experience, though it doesn’t capture fellowship training, subspecialty certifications, or years spent in specific clinical settings. For UnitedHealthcare’s Blacksburg network the breakdown below gives a quick sense of whether you’re picking from a predominantly early-career roster or one weighted toward veteran practitioners.

A network heavy on early-career doctors (0–5 years) often means lower wait times for new patients and exposure to the latest training, while veteran providers (30+ years) typically bring deeper pattern recognition for unusual presentations. A balanced distribution. roughly one-quarter in each bucket. is a healthy signal that the insurer has depth at every career stage, not just new graduates filling out its directory.

Median15years of experience
381 UnitedHealthcare providers in Blacksburg with graduation-year data
Early career0–5 yrs
73providers
19%
Established6–15 yrs
122providers
32%
Senior16–30 yrs
147providers
39%
Veteran30+ yrs
39providers
10%

Telehealth Coverage in Blacksburg

27 of 207 UnitedHealthcare in-network providers (13%) offer telehealth visits in Blacksburg. Video appointments are typically covered for follow-ups, medication refills and adjustments, mental-health sessions, dermatology triage, and low-acuity primary care.

Availability and reimbursement still vary by state regulation and specific plan. Psychiatry, behavioral-health, and primary-care telehealth is near-universal at this point; procedural specialties (cardiology, orthopedics) typically offer video visits for pre-op consults and post-op follow-up but not initial diagnostic visits. Call the office with your UnitedHealthcare member ID to confirm your plan covers the visit type you need.

Top specialties offering telehealth in Blacksburg

Top Hospitals Serving UnitedHealthcare Patients in Blacksburg

Hospitals with the most UnitedHealthcare-network physicians practicing there. Large affiliation counts indicate that UnitedHealthcare has a durable relationship with the facility, which typically means smoother prior-authorizations for admissions, lab work, and follow-up care coordinated under one roof.

Hospital coverage is a separate contract from physician coverage. your UnitedHealthcare plan may cover a doctor who admits at Hospital X but classify the hospital itself as out-of-network, leaving you with a surprise facility bill. Before scheduling anything inpatient or procedural, call both the doctor’s office and the hospital billing line with your member ID to confirm both sides are in-network for the specific plan you hold.

Coverage Compared in Blacksburg

Side-by-side provider counts for the five largest commercial and government insurers tracked in Blacksburg. These numbers show raw network breadth. they don’t adjust for quality, specialty mix, or your specific plan’s tier structure, but they’re a useful first filter when choosing a carrier at open enrollment.

If UnitedHealthcare’s provider count looks limited for your needs, the alternatives below may fit better. Click any row to open that insurer’s Blacksburg provider list with the same filters, plan breakdown, and hospital affiliations that you’re seeing here.

Aetna417Cigna368Medicare333
UnitedHealthcareThis page207
Humana194

Nearby Cities with UnitedHealthcare Coverage

Cities closest to Blacksburg where UnitedHealthcare has an in-network provider base of meaningful size. Useful if you’re willing to drive a short distance for a hard-to-find specialist, have two offices to choose between, or are planning a move inside the region.

The mileage figures are straight-line distances computed from average practice-address coordinates, not drive-time. Counts reflect each nearby city’s UnitedHealthcare network size. a small count doesn’t mean no coverage, just that your in-Blacksburg options are likely more plentiful.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about UnitedHealthcare coverage in Blacksburg

How do I find an UnitedHealthcare in-network doctor in Blacksburg, VA?

UnitedHealthcare has 207 in-network providers across 38 medical specialties in Blacksburg. This list is compiled from federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings, last verified May 29, 2026. Filter by specialty, plan type, gender, telehealth or experience above to narrow your search, then click any provider for full credentials and contact details. Always confirm coverage with your specific plan before scheduling.

What UnitedHealthcare plan types are available in Blacksburg?

UnitedHealthcare sells 4 distinct plan types in Blacksburg: EPO (129 doctors), POS (129 doctors), HMO (125 doctors), MA (1 doctors). PPO plans give you the broadest provider choice without referrals; HMO plans require a primary-care referral but typically have lower premiums; EPO plans skip the referral but stay in-network only; POS plans blend HMO in-network rules with PPO out-of-network options. Choose by reading what's printed on your member ID card and matching it to one of the rows in the Plans section above.

Does UnitedHealthcare offer Medicare Advantage in Blacksburg?

Yes. UnitedHealthcare offers 13 Medicare Advantage plans in Blacksburg for 2026, with plan types including PPO, HMO-POS, HMO-POS C-SNP, HMO-POS D-SNP. The average CMS star rating across these plans is 4.2 of 5. Medicare Advantage (Part C) bundles Parts A and B with usually Part D prescription drug coverage, often adding dental, vision, and wellness benefits. Enrollment is open during the annual election period each fall.

What's the highest-rated UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plan in Blacksburg?

AARP Medicare Advantage Access from UHC VA-20 (PPO) (PPO) holds UnitedHealthcare's top CMS star rating in Blacksburg at 4.5 of 5, with a $255 monthly premium. Star ratings reflect overall plan quality based on member experience, customer service, drug pricing, and clinical care measures. Plans rated 4 or higher generally indicate above-average performance.

Are there $0 premium UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans in Blacksburg?

Yes. 4 of UnitedHealthcare's 13 Medicare Advantage plans in Blacksburg carry a $0 monthly premium for 2026. Note that $0 premium plans still require you to pay the standard Medicare Part B premium each month, plus copays and deductibles when you use care. Compare each plan's MOOP (maximum out-of-pocket) limit to understand worst-case annual cost.

Which hospitals in Blacksburg accept UnitedHealthcare?

Hospitals where UnitedHealthcare doctors most commonly practice in Blacksburg include LEWISGALE HOSPITAL MONTGOMERY, CARILION NEW RIVER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, CARILION MEDICAL CENTER, LEWISGALE HOSPITAL PULASKI. This is inferred from physician affiliations rather than direct insurer-hospital contracts, so confirm hospital network status separately with both your UnitedHealthcare plan and the hospital's billing department before scheduling any inpatient or surgical procedure. Even when a doctor is in-network, the hospital where they admit may not be.

Which medical specialties have the most UnitedHealthcare providers in Blacksburg?

UnitedHealthcare's Blacksburg network is largest in Nurse Practitioner (33), Mental Health Counselor (25), Family Practice (22). Primary care, behavioral health, and physical therapy tend to dominate insurer networks because high patient volumes drive deeper provider contracts. Surgical sub-specialties typically have narrower networks. Click any specialty in the section above to see a filtered list of those in-network providers.

How does UnitedHealthcare compare to other insurers in Blacksburg?

UnitedHealthcare ranks #4 of 5 major insurers tracked in Blacksburg by provider count, with 207 doctors. Aetna leads at 417 providers. Larger network size means more provider choice but doesn't guarantee that your specific doctor is in-network with any insurer. The Coverage Compared section above shows side-by-side counts for the top five carriers in Blacksburg.

How do I verify a doctor is in-network with UnitedHealthcare?

Three steps: first match the doctor's name against this list, second call the provider's office with your member ID to confirm they currently accept your specific UnitedHealthcare plan, and third check UnitedHealthcare's own member portal for the most authoritative real-time status. Networks change between monthly federal filings; our data was last refreshed May 29, 2026.

What if my doctor isn't listed here?

This list reflects UnitedHealthcare's submitted network data as of the last federal filing on May 29, 2026. Doctors join and leave networks between filings, so a current in-network provider may be missing if they joined recently. Call the doctor's office to ask whether they currently accept UnitedHealthcare, then check UnitedHealthcare's own member portal for confirmation.

When was this UnitedHealthcare data last updated?

The UnitedHealthcare Blacksburg provider list was last refreshed May 29, 2026. Doctor and network data come from the federally-mandated CMS Transparency in Coverage filings that every insurer must publish monthly. Medicare Advantage plans come from the CMS MA Landscape File. Refresh cadence: monthly for provider data, annually for marketplace and Medicare plans.

Related healthcare resources

Patient resources for Blacksburg UnitedHealthcare members.

Data freshness

Last verified May 29, 2026 · Source: CMS Transparency in Coverage federal filings · Refresh cadence: monthly