Darlene Kay Nalesnik, PHD

Psychologist

Darlene Kay Nalesnik is a Psychologist based in Lakeville, PA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(570) 226-1963Lakeville, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Darlene Kay Nalesnik, PHD has practiced psychology for 32+ years, working in independent practice. She has been practicing since 2005 — over 32 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).

1 of 228 Psychologist providers in PASee all Psychologist in Lakeville32+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 500dNPPES updated 2025-01-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1258 Purdytown Tpke, Lakeville, PA 18438-6793

Fax: (570) 226-1967
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

27

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Anxiety Disorders, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.

Anxiety Disorders
75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

High Cholesterol
74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Mood Disorders
70%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
67%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Hypertension
59%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Arthritis
52%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jan 7, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 32 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

PsychologistBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.

Taxonomy: 103T00000X

Virtual Psychology Care With Darlene Kay Nalesnik

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Darlene Kay Nalesnik for anxiety counseling, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Lakeville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Darlene Kay Nalesnik

Dr. Nalesnik is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lakeville, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (570) 226-1963.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

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