MRS. MELISSA ANN FRIEDMAN LCSW
NPI 1669599452
Social Worker - Clinical in North Brunswick, NJ

Active since March 25, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
1460 LIVINGSTON AVE, NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ 08902(732) 729-3600(732) 435-0222 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Mrs. Melissa Ann Friedman Lcsw NPPES

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

MRS. MELISSA ANN FRIEDMAN LCSW (NPI 1669599452) is an individual clinical provider in North Brunswick, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (44SC05314000) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669599452
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameMRS. MELISSA ANN FRIEDMANCredential: LCSW
Location Address1460 LIVINGSTON AVENorth Brunswick, NJ 08902-1873
Mailing Address211 Shinnecock DrManalapan, NJ 07726-9518 · (732) 851-5124
Fax(732) 435-0222
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateMarch 25, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
NPI 1669599452 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 NJ · 44SC05314000
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.
1460 LIVINGSTON AVE, North Brunswick, NJ 08902

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Melissa Ann Friedman 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 ID1850572165
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110221000106
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Psychiatric services complicated by communication factor 90785
Psychiatric services complicated by communication factors involve mental health care for individuals who have challenges with communication. This can include language barriers, speech disorders, or cognitive impairments. The process involves tailored strategies to ensure effective communication and appropriate mental health care.
326 services21 patients
Psychotherapy, 1 hour 90837
Psychotherapy is a therapeutic interaction or treatment between a trained professional and a patient. In a 1-hour session, you'll talk about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors to help identify and manage mental health issues. This process aids in personal growth, healing, and improved well-being.
310 services19 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08902 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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality90.54
Improvement Activities40

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.

Counselor (Mental Health)
1460 LIVINGSTON AVE
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ 08902
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1460 LIVINGSTON AVE
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ 08902
Social Worker (Clinical)
1460 LIVINGSTON AVE
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ 08902
Physical Therapist
1460 LIVINGSTON AVE, BLDG 400
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ 08902
Counselor (Professional)
1460 LIVINGSTON AVE
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ 08902
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
1460 LIVINGSTON AVE, BUILDING 400-D, 3RD FLOOR
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08902
Social Worker (Clinical)
1460 LIVINGSTON AVE
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ 08902
Physical Therapist
1460 LIVINGSTON AVE, BLDG 400, 3RD FLOOR
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ 08902

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 Melissa Friedman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Friedman is 1669599452. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 25, 2007.

Where is Melissa Friedman located?

Melissa Friedman practices at 1460 Livingston Ave, North Brunswick, NJ 08902. The listed phone number is (732) 729-3600.

What is Melissa Friedman's specialty?

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

Is Melissa Friedman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Friedman 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Friedman was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years 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.