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- 200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 214, Los Angeles, CA 90095
About Dr. Ripa
Valeria Ripa, MD practices surgery in Los Angeles, CA. Valeria is also listed as specializing in transplant surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Valeria cared for 43 Medicare patients across 49 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, transplantation of donor kidney, and preparation of donor kidney for transplantation. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639660202.
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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
- (310) 794-7788
- Email not available
Practice Locations
200 UCLA MEDICAL PLZ STE 214
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
Most searched conditions
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
Digestive
Digestive health
Endocrine
Infections
Minor surgery
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
49 services · 43 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transplantation of donor kidney | Procedure | 50360 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Preparation of donor kidney for transplantation | Procedure | 50323 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
25 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
Other general surgeons in Los Angeles 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2018 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Transplantation of donor kidney 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Ripa?
Dr. Ripa is a general surgeon in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
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What is Dr. Ripa's address?
Dr. Ripa is listed at 200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 214, Los Angeles, CA 90095. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ripa?
The number on file is (310) 794-7788. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is Dr. Ripa's NPI number?
Dr. Ripa's National Provider Identifier is 1639660202. 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
Where did Dr. Ripa train?
Dr. Ripa attended Other, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Ripa been practicing?
Dr. Ripa has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Ripa perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ripa performs procedures including transplantation of donor kidney and preparation of donor kidney for transplantation, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Ripa confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ripa. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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