Ernesto Ruvalcaba, PA-C
Ernesto Ruvalcaba is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Los Angeles, CA with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Ernesto Ruvalcaba, PA-C in person in Los Angeles or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine graduate since 2012, he brings 14+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 44% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 311dNPPES updated 2025-07-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90033-5312
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.42%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.42% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.7 pts)
Better than 84% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
48
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
604
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
985
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $20k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
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 · 2012
Keck School of Medicine of Usc
Board certified · Jul 16, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
14 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363AM0700X
Education & Training
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (Class of 2012)
Mailing address
Po Box 31309, Los Angeles, CA 90031-0309
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 200052
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Medical Care With Ernesto Ruvalcaba
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ernesto Ruvalcaba for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Los Angeles 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 Ernesto Ruvalcaba
NPI records show Dr. Ruvalcaba as active with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (323) 442-5100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ernesto Ruvalcaba
Practice Location
1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90033-5312
Mailing Address
Po Box 31309, Los Angeles, CA 90031-0309
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