Ruth Vanderplas, M.D.
NPI 1235233743 · Dermatology Physician · La Quinta, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruth Vanderplas, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider in La Quinta, CA (NPI 1235233743).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235233743
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A88507 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,980 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 688 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 406 | $99 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 381 | $126 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 15 Or More Growths17004 | 257 | $185 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 159 | $47 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 78 | 56 |
| Fluorouracil | 33 | 29 |
| Imiquimod | 24 | 22 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 18 | — |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 14 | — |
| Hydrocortisone | 14 | 12 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-13
- Last updated
- 2022-08-19
- Certified
- 2022-08-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruth Vanderplas's NPI number?
- Ruth Vanderplas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235233743, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruth Vanderplas's specialty?
- Ruth Vanderplas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ruth Vanderplas located?
- Ruth Vanderplas's practice location on file with NPPES is 47647 Caleo Bay Dr, La Quinta, CA 92253-8854.
- What is Ruth Vanderplas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruth Vanderplas is (760) 777-7993.
- Does Ruth Vanderplas accept Medicare?
- Ruth Vanderplas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruth Vanderplas's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruth Vanderplas's NPI (1235233743) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.