Laurie Jo Novak, PSY.D.

Psychologist

Laurie Jo Novak is a Psychologist based in Baltimore, MD with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(410) 889-8972Baltimore, MD
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Laurie Jo Novak, PSY.D. runs an independent psychologist practice in Baltimore, MD. With 30+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Baltimore area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, anxiety, and mood disorders. CMS MIPS quality score: 93.62/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 91% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maryland
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 78 Psychologist providers in MDSee all Psychologist in Baltimore30+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 6895dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2002 Clipper Park Rd Suite 110, Baltimore, MD 21211-1405

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 91% of doctors in Maryland on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

93.62/100

Maryland avg: 77.8 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10 pts)

Top 9% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maryland

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

Medicare Patients

37

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.

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, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.

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

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+41%)73%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+16%)65%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Substance Use Disorders
62%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

Tobacco Use Disorder
57%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.35 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

She practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

PsychologistBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

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

Virtual Psychology Care With Laurie Jo Novak

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Laurie Jo Novak for blood pressure monitoring, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Baltimore 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 Laurie Jo Novak

NPI records show Dr. Novak as active with telehealth listed in Baltimore, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (410) 889-8972.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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