Kathleen Laura Castles-Fonseca, PSY.D.
Kathleen Laura Castles-Fonseca is a Psychologist based in East Orange, NJ with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kathleen Laura Castles-Fonseca, PSY.D. practices as part of a group psychologist practice in East Orange, NJ. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 25 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders. CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 85% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6895dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · 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 scores better than 85% of doctors in New Jersey on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Better than 85% of MIPS-scored doctors in New JerseyHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
183
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePercentile 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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — 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 (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — 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.
25 years in practice
Experienced
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
Mailing address
924 Springfield Ave, New Providence, NJ 07974-2441
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychology Care With Kathleen Laura Castles-Fonseca
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kathleen Laura Castles-Fonseca for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to East Orange 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 Kathleen Laura Castles-Fonseca
Dr. Castles-Fonseca is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in East Orange, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (973) 676-1000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kathleen Laura Castles-Fonseca
Practice Location
385 Tremont Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018-1023
Mailing Address
924 Springfield Ave, New Providence, NJ 07974-2441
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