Lara Carter, LCSW
Lara Carter is a Clinical Social Worker based in Scotch Plains, NJ with over 7 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NJ can see Lara Carter, LCSW in person in Scotch Plains or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2022 — over 7 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, depression, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).
Older · 1193dNPPES updated 2023-02-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners
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 Mood Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
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.
Board certified · Feb 14, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
7 years in practice
Established
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
Taxonomy: 1041C0700X
Virtual Social Work Care With Lara Carter
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lara Carter for cholesterol management, depression management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Scotch Plains required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lara Carter
NPI records show Dr. Carter as active with telehealth listed in Scotch Plains, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (908) 322-9623.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
551 Park Ave Ste 7, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1768
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