Nicole Howard Claeson, LICSW
Nicole Howard Claeson is a Clinical Social Worker based in Edina, MN with over 7 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Nicole Howard Claeson, LICSW has been part of the Edina medical community since 2021 in group practice. She has been in practice for 7+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, anxiety, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 81.72/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 6% of MIPS-scored doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3400 W 66th St Ste 400, Edina, MN 55435-2134
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202381.72/100
Minnesota avg: 84.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
35
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePercentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.
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 Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
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 · Dec 6, 2021
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
Mailing address
5028 Gladstone Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55419-1325
Differs from practice location
Virtual Social Work Care With Nicole Howard Claeson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nicole Howard Claeson for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, cholesterol management — no travel to Edina 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 Nicole Howard Claeson
NPI records show Dr. Claeson as active with telehealth listed in Edina, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (612) 672-6999.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Nicole Howard Claeson
Practice Location
3400 W 66th St Ste 400, Edina, MN 55435-2134
Mailing Address
5028 Gladstone Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55419-1325
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