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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ripa, Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Valeria Ripa, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ripa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ripa’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ripa’s office at (310) 794-7788.
What languages does Dr. Ripa speak?
Dr. Ripa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ripa treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Ripa 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. Ripa. 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:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Long-term liver failure
- Liver Disease
- Chronic liver failure
- End-stage liver disease
- Progressive liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7210: Chronic hepatic failure without coma
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
What procedures does Dr. Ripa perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Ripa performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ripa. 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:
- Liver Transplant Surgery
- Orthotopic liver transplant
- Cadaveric liver transplant
- Living donor liver transplant
- Liver replacement surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47135: Liver allotransplantation, orthotopic, partial or whole, from cadaver or living donor, any age
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Reconstruction
- Extrahepatic Bile Duct Repair
- Biliary Duct Anastomosis
- Plastic Repair of Bile Ducts
CPT Codes:
- 47800: Reconstruction, plastic, of extrahepatic biliary ducts with end-to-end anastomosis
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant (without removing old kidney)
- Renal Allotransplantation
- Kidney Graft Implantation
- New Kidney Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 50360: Renal allotransplantation, implantation of graft; without recipient nephrectomy
Does Dr. Ripa accept my insurance?
Dr. Ripa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 794-7788 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ripa accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Ripa in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
FirstMerit Corporation
Fontana Unified School District (CA)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Ripa's office located?
Dr. Valeria Ripa's Primary Practice
950 Charles Young Dr Suite 77 120
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 794-7788
Dr. Valeria Ripa's Practice 2
200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 214
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 794-7788
What is Dr. Ripa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ripa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639660202.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ripa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ripa
What is Dr. Valeria Ripa's specialty?
Dr. Ripa is a Surgeon near Los Angeles, CA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Ripa to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Valeria Ripa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ripa is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center 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 Valeria Ripa accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Valeria Ripa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Valeria Ripa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ripa's office at (310) 794-7788 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Valeria Ripa?
Please contact Dr. Ripa's office at (310) 794-7788 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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