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- 47647 Caleo Bay Dr, Suite 250, La Quinta, CA 92253
About Dr. Vanderplas
Based in La Quinta, CA, Ruth E. Vanderplas, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Ruth graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 2002. Medicare claims data shows Ruth provided 1,980 services to 811 patients. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths. NPI 1235233743 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (760) 777-7993
- Email not available
Practice Locations
47647 CALEO BAY DR SUITE 250
La Quinta, CA 92253
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Autoimmune and connective tissue
- Bullous pemphigoid
- Cutaneous lupus
- Morphea
- Pemphigus vulgaris
- Vitiligo
Cancer care
- Radiation Dermatitis and Skin Burns
Pediatric and genetic
- Epidermolysis bullosa
- Ichthyosis
Rashes & allergy
Wounds & skin
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
- Folliculitis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
- Melasma
- Seborrheic keratosis
Skin cancer
- Basal cell skin cancer
- Squamous cell skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
- Chronic itching
- Excessive sweating
- Hives
Infections
Skin growths
- Keloid scars
Procedures & services
Bladder & bowel
Cosmetic & plastics
- Botox injections
- Scar revision consultation
Cosmetic dermatology
- Dermal filler injections
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Laser treatment of vascular lesions
Diagnostic procedures
- Dermoscopy
- Excisional skin biopsy
- Punch biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Skin scraping for fungal or mite testing
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Chemical treatment of skin lesions
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Intralesional medication injection
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
Medical dermatology treatment
- Botulinum toxin treatment for excessive sweating
- Systemic dermatologic therapy management
Skin and Scars
- Mole And Skin Tag Removal
- Scar Revision
Skin cancer surgery
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy for melanoma
- Wide excision of melanoma
- Mohs surgery
Skin growths
- Cyst Removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Steroid injection for keloids
Wound Care
- Surgical Scar Treatment
Most searched procedures
- Botox
- Chemical peel
- Laser hair removal
- Microneedling
- Mole removal
- Skin cancer screening
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
- Sun spot removal
Diagnostic
- Mole mapping
- Skin scraping test
General dermatology
- Biologic drug management
- Cortisone shot for cysts
Infections
Medical dermatology
- Light Therapy
Nails & hair
- Ingrown toenail removal
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,980 services · 811 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
688 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
381 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
257 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
159 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Simple or single drainage of skin abscess | Procedure | 10060 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
406 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
56 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Loma Linda University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at Loma Linda University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Ruth E. Vanderplas's specialty?
Ruth E. Vanderplas is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in La Quinta, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Ruth E. Vanderplas?
Ruth E. Vanderplas is listed at 47647 Caleo Bay Dr Suite 250, La Quinta, CA 92253. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Ruth E. Vanderplas?
The number on file is (760) 777-7993. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Ruth E. Vanderplas?
Ruth E. Vanderplas's National Provider Identifier is 1235233743. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Ruth E. Vanderplas's education?
Ruth E. Vanderplas attended Loma Linda University School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Ruth E. Vanderplas have?
Ruth E. Vanderplas has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Ruth E. Vanderplas known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Ruth E. Vanderplas performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths and destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Ruth E. Vanderplas's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ruth E. Vanderplas. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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