Karen Friedman Lang, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Karen Friedman Lang is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Ocean, NJ with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Karen Friedman Lang, M.D. runs an independent psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Ocean, NJ. She graduated from Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania in 1990 and has 36+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6619dNPPES updated 2008-04-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.7%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.9 pts)
Top 7% of reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
37
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
37
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
328
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $23k
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, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 · 1990
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
36 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
Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1990)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Karen Friedman Lang
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Karen Friedman Lang for cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Ocean 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 Karen Friedman Lang
Dr. Lang is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Ocean, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (732) 493-3774.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Karen Friedman Lang
Practice Location
3200 Sunset Ave Ste 211, Ocean, NJ 07712-4556
Mailing Address
3200 Sunset Ave Ste 211, Ocean, NJ 07712-4556
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