Ernest F Ribera, MD
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Ernest F Ribera is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Burlingame, CA with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Ernest F Ribera, MD runs an independent gastroenterologist practice in Burlingame, CA. Trained at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (class of 1979), he has been practicing for over 47 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 91/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3925dNPPES updated 2015-08-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1720 El Camino Real Suite 155, Burlingame, CA 94010-3231
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 76% of doctors in California on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202391/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.4 pts)
Better than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
481
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
447
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,536
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $391k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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.
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, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.1k received from industry
109 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Ernest F Ribera's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1979
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
47 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (Class of 1979)
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 184014
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Ernest F Ribera
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ernest F Ribera for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Burlingame 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 Ernest F Ribera
NPI records show Dr. Ribera as active with telehealth listed in Burlingame, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 342-6506.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ernest F Ribera
Practice Location
1720 El Camino Real Suite 155, Burlingame, CA 94010-3231
Mailing Address
1720 El Camino Real Suite 155, Burlingame, CA 94010-3231
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