Caren Rae Gertner Fritts, PH.D

Psychologist

Caren Rae Gertner Fritts is a Psychologist based in Houston, TX with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(713) 253-2492Houston, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across TX can see Caren Rae Gertner Fritts, PH.D in person in Houston or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2008 — over 45 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, depression, and mood disorders.

1 of 119 Psychologist providers in TXSee all Psychologist in Houston45+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 1805dNPPES updated 2021-06-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4502 Spellman Rd, Houston, TX 77035-6022

Fax: (936) 653-3787
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

40

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

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 Hypertension, Depression, and Mood Disorders.

Hypertension
75%

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

Depression
75%

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

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
60%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Alzheimer's / Dementia
60%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

High Cholesterol
45%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Ischemic Heart Disease
38%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Arthritis
35%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

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. Board certified · Jun 13, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 45 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

PsychologistBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.

Taxonomy: 103T00000X

Virtual Psychology Care With Caren Rae Gertner Fritts

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Caren Rae Gertner Fritts for blood pressure monitoring, depression management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Houston 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 Caren Rae Gertner Fritts

Dr. Gertner Fritts is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Houston, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (713) 253-2492.

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