Summary

Dr. Rita Friedrichs is an internal medicine physician who earned her medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. With 35 years of clinical experience, she brings extensive knowledge to her practice of internal medicine. Her comprehensive training has equipped her to care for adult patients with a wide range of health conditions and concerns.

Dr. Friedrichs practices at John Cochran Va Medical Center and sees patients in Washington, DC. She has particular expertise in managing back pain during pregnancy and treating back pain in children and teenagers. Her approach to care includes flank pain evaluation and treatment. Patients benefit from her skills in physical therapy guidance, strength training programs, and manual therapy techniques. She maintains an average patient rating of 4.0 on Vitals, reflecting her commitment to quality care.

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Quick Facts

  • 4
  • 35 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Washington Dc Va Medical Center

50 Irving St NwWashington, DC 20422

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
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35 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Vietnamese, English, Hindi Speaks English, Spanish
Washington , DCWaldorf , MDGermantown , MDHerndon , VA
Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Med School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine Med School: Kasturba Medical College of Mangalore Med School: Nalanda Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rita A Friedrichs

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Spectera
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Rita A Friedrichs has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Rita A Friedrichs has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

Dr. Rita A Friedrichs holds an expired medical license in the state of District Of Columbia.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expired in 2002.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1991.

NPI Number

Dr. Friedrichs' NPI number is 1134199680.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Rita Friedrichs?
You can find contact information for Dr. Rita Friedrichs here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Rita Friedrichs accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Rita Friedrichs has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Rita Friedrichs's office located?
Dr. Rita Friedrichs's office is located at 50 Irving St Nw, Washington, DC, 20422.
Which hospitals is Dr. Rita Friedrichs affiliated with?
Dr. Rita Friedrichs is affiliated with John Cochran Va Medical Center.
Does Dr. Rita Friedrichs accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Rita Friedrichs accepts on their Vitals profile.

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