Ricardo Plata Aguilar, M.D.
Ricardo Plata Aguilar is a Pain Medicine Anesthesiology specialist based in Weston, FL with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: ANESTHESIOLOGY
Patients across FL can see Ricardo Plata Aguilar, M.D. in person in Weston or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 33+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 87% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 625dNPPES updated 2024-09-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better48.82%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+43.7 pts)
48.82% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.7%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.9 pts)
Better than 87% of reporting doctors in FloridaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
217
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
534
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,882
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $148k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.3k received from industry
25 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 Ricardo Plata Aguilar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 4, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
Taxonomy: 207LP2900X
Mailing address
16717 Sapphire Spgs, Weston, FL 33331-3173
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 520196
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pain Medicine Care With Ricardo Plata Aguilar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ricardo Plata Aguilar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Weston 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 Ricardo Plata Aguilar
Dr. Plata Aguilar is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Weston, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (954) 659-5000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ricardo Plata Aguilar
Practice Location
3100 Weston Rd, Weston, FL 33331-3602
Mailing Address
16717 Sapphire Spgs, Weston, FL 33331-3173
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