Lucia Albu, PA
Lucia Albu is a Physician Assistant based in Citrus Heights, CA with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lucia Albu, PA has practiced medical for 8+ years, working in group practice. She has been in practice for 8+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 34% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 55% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.5%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.6 pts)
2.5% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.6%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
478
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
963
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,515
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $418k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Mar 20, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
8 years in practice
Established
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 210023
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Medical Care With Lucia Albu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lucia Albu for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Citrus Heights required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lucia Albu
NPI records show Dr. Albu as active with telehealth listed in Citrus Heights, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (916) 904-3000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lucia Albu
Practice Location
7551 Madison Ave, Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Mailing Address
7551 Madison Ave, Citrus Heights, CA 95610
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