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Dermatology

Ruth E. Vanderplas, MD

Sees patients in La Quinta, CA · California

Summary

Ruth E. Vanderplas, MD (Dermatology) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in La Quinta, CA. NPI 1235233743. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ruth E. Vanderplas, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

DermatologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
24Years since medical school (graduated 2002)
Loma Linda University School Of MedicineMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Where does Ruth E. Vanderplas see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in La Quinta, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Ruth E. Vanderplas's specialty?
Medicare lists Dermatology as the primary specialty, and also General Practice.
Does Ruth E. Vanderplas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ruth E. Vanderplas accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Ruth E. Vanderplas?
(760) 777-7993, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Ruth E. Vanderplas's NPI number?
1235233743. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ruth E. Vanderplas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in California

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLoma Linda University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2002
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1235233743
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians