Quick answers
- Does Caren R. Gertner-Fritts accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Caren R. Gertner-Fritts may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Caren R. Gertner-Fritts see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 37 Original Medicare patients and 759 services for Caren R. Gertner-Fritts. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Caren R. Gertner-Fritts's NPI number?
- 1760640783. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Caren R. Gertner-Fritts, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 37 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 759 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 84 |
Most frequent services
- Psychotherapy, 30 minutes (90832)406 services
- Psychotherapy, 45 minutes (90834)170 services
- Psychotherapy, 1 hour (90837)139 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- Depression68%
- Anxiety65%
- High cholesterol62%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia54%
- Arthritis49%
Practice locations
Addresses where Caren R. Gertner-Fritts is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4502 Spellman RdHouston, TX 77035 (713) 253‑2492
Specialties
- Clinical Psychologistprimary
Other clinical psychologists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1760640783 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians