Ricardo Rivas-Plata
NPI 1609961929 · Internal Medicine Physician · Pasadena, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Rivas-Plata is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Pasadena, CA (NPI 1609961929).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609961929
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G79354 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
52 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 28 | $140 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 24 | $99 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $99–$140 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 123 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 476 | 152 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 446 | 144 |
| Metformin Hcl | 268 | 93 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 232 | 76 |
| Lovastatin | 222 | 75 |
| Losartan Potassium | 218 | 71 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 218 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 988 S Fair Oaks AvePasadena, CA 91105-2626Phone: (626) 799-4191
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-03
- Last updated
- 2025-11-25
- Certified
- 2025-11-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Rivas-Plata's NPI number?
- Ricardo Rivas-Plata's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609961929, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Rivas-Plata's specialty?
- Ricardo Rivas-Plata is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Rivas-Plata located?
- Ricardo Rivas-Plata's practice location on file with NPPES is 675 S Arroyo Pkwy Ste 200, Pasadena, CA 91105-3215.
- What is Ricardo Rivas-Plata's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Rivas-Plata is (626) 585-4120.
- Does Ricardo Rivas-Plata accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Rivas-Plata is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Rivas-Plata's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Rivas-Plata's NPI (1609961929) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.