Summary

Dr. Ricardo Rivas-Plata specializes in internal medicine, providing comprehensive care for adult patients with a wide range of health conditions. He completed his medical training at the University of California Irvine Medical Center, where he finished his internship in 1993 and his residency in 1995. Dr. Rivas-Plata is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds in their preferred language.

Dr. Rivas-Plata practices at Huntington Memorial Hospital and sees patients in Pasadena, California. His clinical expertise includes managing high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. He performs blood tests and incorporates physical therapy and strength training into treatment plans when appropriate. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Univ of California Irvine Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. Ricardo A. Rivas-Plata

988 S Fair Oaks AvePasadena, CA 91105

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Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ricardo A. Rivas-Plata

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Brand New Day
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medica
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Priority Health
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ricardo A. Rivas-Plata has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ricardo A. Rivas-Plata has the following 6 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Univ of California Irvine Medical Center1995

Internship

Univ of California Irvine Medical Center1993

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Ricardo Rivas-Plata speak?
Dr. Ricardo Rivas-Plata speaks Spanish and English.
Does Dr. Ricardo Rivas-Plata accept my insurance?
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Where is Dr. Ricardo Rivas-Plata's office located?
Dr. Ricardo Rivas-Plata's office is located at 988 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91105.
Is Dr. Ricardo Rivas-Plata accepting new patients?
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