Nicole Friedman, LSW
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.
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
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
615 Jefferson Ave Ste 204, Scranton, PA 18510-1630
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202375/100
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 volumePercentile 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.
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 (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
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
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-29%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — 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.
16 years in practice
Experienced
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Nicole Friedman
Practice Location
615 Jefferson Ave Ste 204, Scranton, PA 18510-1630
Mailing Address
615 Jefferson Ave Ste 204, Scranton, PA 18510-1630
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