Stephen John Ritz, PH.D.

Clinical Psychologist

Stephen John Ritz is a Clinical Psychologist based in Decatur, GA with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(770) 270-5488Decatur, GA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 36 years in psychology, Stephen John Ritz, PH.D. is a long-established clinical psychologist in Decatur. He has been in practice for 36+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 88 Psychologist providers in GASee all Psychologist in Decatur36+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2785 Lawrenceville Hwy Suite 108, Decatur, GA 30033-2515

Fax: (770) 270-8876
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

19

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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
75%

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

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
63%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Mood Disorders
63%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
58%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Anxiety Disorders
58%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.29 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

He practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 36 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

PsychologistBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.

Taxonomy: 103TC0700X

Virtual Psychology Care With Stephen John Ritz

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Stephen John Ritz for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Decatur 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 Stephen John Ritz

NPI records show Dr. Ritz as active with telehealth listed in Decatur, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (770) 270-5488.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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