Ruth Lijtmaer, PHD
Ruth Lijtmaer is a Psychologist based in Ridgewood, NJ with over 48 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 48 years in psychology, Ruth Lijtmaer, PHD is a long-established psychologist in Ridgewood. She graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 1978 and has 48+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, depression, and anxiety (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
88 W Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450-3199
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
26
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practiceData 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 High Cholesterol, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Patterns of thinking and behavior that differ significantly from social expectations
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
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.
Graduated medical school · 1978
Nyu Grossman School of Medicine
48 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Education & Training
New York University School of Medicine (Class of 1978)
Virtual Psychology Care With Ruth Lijtmaer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ruth Lijtmaer for cholesterol management, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Ridgewood 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 Ruth Lijtmaer
Dr. Lijtmaer is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Ridgewood, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (201) 445-5552.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ruth Lijtmaer
Practice Location
88 W Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450-3199
Mailing Address
88 W Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450-3199
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