Laura Jean Nowak, LCSW

Social Worker

(973) 316-1926Boonton, NJ
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Laura Jean Nowak, LCSW has practiced social work for 31+ years, working in group practice. She has been in practice for 31+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS claims data). 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
1 of 112 Social Worker providers in NJSee all Social Worker in Boonton31+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 6876dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

130 Powerville Road, Boonton, NJ 07005

Fax: (973) 299-5466
CMS Clinical Data

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

2023

100/100

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 Jersey

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

69

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

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.

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 Hypertension, Mood Disorders, and Depression.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+38%)70%

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

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Alzheimer's / Dementia
61%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+5%)54%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+21%)51%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+17%)51%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

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. 31 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Social WorkerBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

A social worker is a person who is qualified by a Social Work degree, and licensed, certified or registered by the state as a social worker to practice within the scope of that license. A social worker provides assistance and counseling to clients and their families who are dealing with social, emotional and environmental problems. Social work services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, and the public.

Taxonomy: 104100000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

79 East Shore Culver Road, Branchville, NJ 07826

Differs from practice location

Virtual Social Work Care With Laura Jean Nowak

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Laura Jean Nowak for blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Boonton 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 Laura Jean Nowak

Dr. Nowak is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Boonton, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (973) 316-1926.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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