Nicole Friedman, LSW

Social Worker

Nicole Friedman is a Social Worker based in Scranton, PA with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(570) 344-1186Scranton, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Nicole Friedman, LSW has practiced social work for 16+ years, working in group practice. With 16+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Scranton area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, anxiety, and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 8% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 74 Social Worker providers in PASee all Social Worker in Scranton16+ years experienceNPI since 2014

Older · 4517dNPPES updated 2014-01-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

615 Jefferson Ave Ste 204, Scranton, PA 18510-1630

Fax: (570) 344-7641
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

75/100

Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

79

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

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 Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and High Cholesterol.

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+27%)61%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-16%)54%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+16%)48%

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

US avg: 31.8%

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

Bipolar Disorder
47%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-29%)41%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-29%) — less common here

Schizophrenia
37%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

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. 16 years in practice

    Experienced

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

Virtual Social Work Care With Nicole Friedman

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Nicole Friedman for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, cholesterol management — no travel to Scranton 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 Friedman

Dr. Friedman is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Scranton, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (570) 344-1186.

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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