Jay Lawrence Friedman, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Jay Lawrence Friedman is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Tenafly, NJ with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Jay Lawrence Friedman, MD has been part of the Tenafly medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 1992 and has 34+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, depression, and anxiety (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 96% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2280dNPPES updated 2020-02-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
111 Dean Drive, Tenafly, NJ 07670
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better98.9%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.1 pts)
Top 4% of reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
104
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
117
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,676
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $65k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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.
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 High Cholesterol, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
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.
Graduated medical school · 1992
Nyu Grossman School of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 23, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
New York University School of Medicine (Class of 1992)
Mailing address
2 Dean Drive 1st Floor South Wing, Tenafly, NJ 07670-2765
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Jay Lawrence Friedman
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Jay Lawrence Friedman for cholesterol management, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Tenafly 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 Jay Lawrence Friedman
Dr. Friedman is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Tenafly, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (201) 568-8288.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Jay Lawrence Friedman
Practice Location
111 Dean Drive, Tenafly, NJ 07670
Mailing Address
2 Dean Drive 1st Floor South Wing, Tenafly, NJ 07670-2765
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