Summary

Dr. Ricardo Rivas-Plata specializes in internal medicine, providing comprehensive care for adult patients. He completed his internship at the University of California Irvine Medical Center in 1993, followed by his residency at the same institution in 1995. Dr. Rivas-Plata is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve diverse communities effectively.

Dr. Rivas-Plata practices at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, California. His expertise includes managing high cholesterol and hypertension in patients of all ages, including children and teens. He offers convenient services such as virtual care appointments and provides essential preventive care including flu vaccinations and general blood testing. Patients have given Dr. Rivas-Plata an average rating of 3.7 stars for his care.

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

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Spent time with me
  • Provided follow-up after the visit

Office Location

Ricardo A. Rivas-Plata

988 S Fair Oaks AvePasadena, CA 91105

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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Ricardo A. Rivas-Plata has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

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

Completed their residency at Univ of California Irvine Medical Center in 1995.

Internship

Completed their internship at Univ of California Irvine Medical Center in 1993.

NPI Number

Ricardo A. Rivas-Plata's NPI number is 1609961929.

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