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PATRICIA A DIAFERIO LICSW
NPI 1184792285
Social Worker - Clinical in Norwood, MA

Active since November 30, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 22, 2028
1 WALPOLE ST STE 5, NORWOOD, MA 02062(617) 855-2546 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 23, 2026, Mar 16, 2026 (2 updates tracked since 2026).

About Patricia A Diaferio Licsw NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

PATRICIA A DIAFERIO LICSW (NPI 1184792285) is an individual clinical provider in Norwood, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (1020995) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She has opted out of Medicare through January 22, 2028 and is a graduate of Other (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184792285
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NamePATRICIA A DIAFERIOCredential: LICSW
Location Address1 WALPOLE ST STE 5Norwood, MA 02062-3315
Mailing Address1 Walpole St Ste 5Norwood, MA 02062-3315 · (617) 347-3145
Phone(617) 855-2546
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateNovember 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 23, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1184792285 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 1020995
Definition
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.
1 WALPOLE ST STE 5, Norwood, MA 02062
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Other Identifiers 1

OtherP06291MA · Bcbs

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Patricia A Diaferio Licsw has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from January 22, 2026 through January 22, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 22, 2026
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 22, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Patricia Diaferio's NPI number?

The NPI number for Patricia Diaferio is 1184792285. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 30, 2006.

Where is Patricia Diaferio located?

Patricia Diaferio practices at 1 Walpole St Ste 5, Norwood, MA 02062. The listed phone number is (617) 855-2546.

What is Patricia Diaferio's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Patricia Diaferio enrolled in Medicare?

No. Patricia Diaferio has opted out of Medicare through January 22, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out.

What insurance does Patricia Diaferio accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Patricia Diaferio as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Patricia Diaferio was last updated on March 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.