Ricardo Rivas-Plata
Ricardo Rivas-Plata is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Pasadena, CA with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Ricardo Rivas-Plata has been part of the Pasadena medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University in 1992 and has 34+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 40% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 179dNPPES updated 2025-11-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
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 = better1.91%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.91% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.2 pts)
Better than 82% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
60
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
619
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,046
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $614k
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 Diabetes.
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 (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$66 received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Ricardo Rivas-Plata's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.58 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1992
Albany Medical College
Board certified · Nov 24, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Albany Medical College of Union University (Class of 1992)
Mailing address
Po Box 35380, Las Vegas, NV 89133-5380
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Ricardo Rivas-Plata
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ricardo Rivas-Plata for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Pasadena 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 Rivas-Plata
Dr. Rivas-Plata is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Pasadena, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (626) 585-4120.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ricardo Rivas-Plata
Practice Location
675 S Arroyo Pkwy Ste 200, Pasadena, CA 91105-3215
Mailing Address
Po Box 35380, Las Vegas, NV 89133-5380
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