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LAURA KARLSEN LCSW
NPI 1558789883
Social Worker - Clinical in Bridgewater, NJ

Active since April 03, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
500 N BRIDGE ST, BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807(908) 253-3168 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 6, 2026, May 13, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Laura Karlsen Lcsw NPPES

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

LAURA KARLSEN LCSW (NPI 1558789883) is an individual clinical provider in Bridgewater, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (44SC05701000) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558789883
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameLAURA KARLSENCredential: LCSW
Location Address500 N BRIDGE STBridgewater, NJ 08807-2135
Mailing Address500 N Bridge StBridgewater, NJ 08807-2135 · (908) 253-3168
Phone(908) 253-3168
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateApril 3, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 6, 2026
✔ NPI 1558789883 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 44SC05701000
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.
Also ListedSocial WorkerTaxonomy 104100000X · License 44SL05694900 (NJ)
500 N BRIDGE ST, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Laura Karlsen Lcsw is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7810404779
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250727000046
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Laura Karlsen reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Garcia Clinic Group LLC
14 mi
Mental Health
270 S MAIN ST STE 101
Flemington, NJ 08822
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 15 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1124729629 (908) 923-3969

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08807 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$0.00 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$79.09 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $19.77 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

FRANCOIS JOSEPH NGUETSOP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
500 N BRIDGE ST
BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807
Somerset County (908) 725-2800
KATHLEEN MARIE SHOUFFLER RN CNS
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
500 N BRIDGE ST
BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807
Somerset County (908) 725-2800
VILMA RAMIREZ LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
500 N BRIDGE ST
BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807
Somerset County (908) 725-2800
NICOLE MARIE COWAN BS
Counselor (Mental Health)
500 N BRIDGE ST
BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807
Somerset County (908) 725-2800
NANCY FENDER RN
Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
500 N BRIDGE ST
BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807
Somerset County (908) 725-2800
MRS. BRIANNA DICKSON MSW, LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
500 N BRIDGE ST
BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807
Somerset County (908) 725-2800
JAY WEINTRAUB LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
500 N BRIDGE ST
BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807
Somerset County (908) 725-2800
MRS. LAURA R BURNS SR. BS
Counselor (Mental Health)
500 N BRIDGE ST
BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807
Somerset County (908) 725-2800

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 Laura Karlsen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Karlsen is 1558789883. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2014.

Where is Laura Karlsen located?

Laura Karlsen practices at 500 N Bridge St, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. The listed phone number is (908) 253-3168.

What is Laura Karlsen's specialty?

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

Is Laura Karlsen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Karlsen is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Laura Karlsen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Laura Karlsen reassigns Medicare benefits to Garcia Clinic Group LLC (Flemington, NJ). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Laura Karlsen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Laura Karlsen accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Laura Karlsen 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 Laura Karlsen was last updated on October 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 days 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.