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RICARDO RIVAS-PLATA
NPI 1609961929
Internal Medicine in Pasadena, CA

Active since October 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
675 S ARROYO PKWY STE 200, PASADENA, CA 91105(626) 585-4120 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Ricardo Rivas-plata NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RICARDO RIVAS-PLATA (NPI 1609961929) is an individual internal medicine provider in Pasadena, California, licensed in California (G79354) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Pasadena, and is a graduate of Albany Medical College Of Union University (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609961929
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameRICARDO RIVAS-PLATA
Location Address675 S ARROYO PKWY STE 200Pasadena, CA 91105-3215
Mailing AddressPo Box 35380Las Vegas, NV 89133-5380 · (714) 443-4512
Phone(626) 585-4120
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSAlbany Medical College Of Union UniversityGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateOctober 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 25, 2025
NPPES CertifiedNovember 25, 2025
✔ NPI 1609961929 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G79354
Definition
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.
675 S ARROYO PKWY STE 200, Pasadena, CA 91105
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1988 S Fair Oaks AvePasadena, CA 91105-2626 · Phone (626) 799-4191

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ricardo Rivas-plata is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7113828732
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040116000560
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
28 services28 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
24 services21 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91105 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers15 claims22 services$5.09 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CAROLYN LEE PA-C
Physician Assistant
675 S ARROYO PKWY STE 200
PASADENA, CA 91105
Los Angeles County (626) 585-4120
MARIA ISABEL LINARES VALDERRAMA M.D.
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
675 S ARROYO PKWY STE 200
PASADENA, CA 91105
Los Angeles County (626) 585-4121

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ricardo Rivas-plata's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ricardo Rivas-plata is 1609961929. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 3, 2006.

Where is Ricardo Rivas-plata located?

Ricardo Rivas-plata practices at 675 S Arroyo Pkwy Ste 200, Pasadena, CA 91105. The listed phone number is (626) 585-4120.

What is Ricardo Rivas-plata's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Ricardo Rivas-plata enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ricardo Rivas-plata is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ricardo Rivas-plata was last updated on November 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.