27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rivas-Plata, Internist in Carson, CA?
Dr. Ricardo Rivas-Plata is an Internist, who primarily practices in Carson, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Rivas-Plata graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University and completed his residency at UCI MEDICAL CENTER. Dr. Rivas-Plata is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rivas-Plata’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rivas-Plata’s office at (626) 585-4120.
Where did Dr. Rivas-Plata go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UCI MEDICAL CENTER
Medical School: Albany Medical College of Union University
What languages does Dr. Rivas-Plata speak?
Dr. Rivas-Plata and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Rivas-Plata treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Rivas-Plata diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Rivas-Plata. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Cataract
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetes-related cataract
- Cloudy lens from diabetes
- Diabetic eye cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Depression in Partial Remission (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Improving depression
- Resolving depressive symptoms
- Partial recovery from depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F324: Major depressive disorder, single episode, in partial remission
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
ICD-10 Codes:
- H269: Unspecified cataract
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Which procedures does Dr. Rivas-Plata perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ricardo Rivas-Plata may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rivas-Plata's office.
Does Dr. Rivas-Plata accept my insurance?
Dr. Rivas-Plata accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 585-4120 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rivas-Plata accept in Carson, CA?
Dr. Rivas-Plata in Carson, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Rivas-Plata's office located?
Dr. Ricardo Rivas-Plata's Primary Practice
824 E Carson St Ste 104
Carson, CA 90745
(626) 585-4120
What is Dr. Rivas-Plata's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rivas-Plata's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609961929.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rivas-Plata?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rivas-Plata
What is Dr. Ricardo Rivas-Plata's specialty?
Dr. Rivas-Plata is a Internist near Carson, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Rivas-Plata to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ricardo Rivas-Plata affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rivas-Plata is affiliated with Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), Casa Colina Hospital And Centers For Healthcare which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Ricardo Rivas-Plata accepting new patients in Carson, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ricardo Rivas-Plata is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ricardo Rivas-Plata offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rivas-Plata's office at (626) 585-4120 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ricardo Rivas-Plata?
Please contact Dr. Rivas-Plata's office at (626) 585-4120 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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