Summary

Dr. Ricardo Avila specializes in family medicine, providing comprehensive care for patients across all age groups. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and has been practicing for 23 years. Dr. Avila is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling him to serve diverse communities effectively.

Dr. Avila is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center and practices at multiple locations throughout California, including Whittier and Downey. He focuses particularly on diabetes care, treating both adult diabetes and Type 2 diabetes in children and teens. His expertise includes managing geriatric diabetes and performing essential screenings like diabetic nephropathy monitoring. Patients consistently rate him highly, with an average rating of 5.0 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 23 years of experience
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Ricardo Avila has 4 locations

Kaiser Permanente Whittier Medical Offices

12470 Whittier BlvdWhittier, CA 90602
Mon8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Pih Health Hospital Whittier

12401 Washington BlvdWhittier, CA 90602

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23 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience
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Whittier , CAAtlanta , GAGlendale , CALong Beach , CA
Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic Med School: Western University of Health Sciences, DO
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ricardo Avila

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid
  • HealthSmart
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - DHMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Optum Health - IPA
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ricardo Avila has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ricardo Avila has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Diabetes
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

David Geffen School Of Medicine At UclaGraduated in 2003

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Ricardo Avila's office located?
Dr. Ricardo Avila's office is located at 12470 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA, 90602.
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