Raluca Brindusa Arimie, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Raluca Brindusa Arimie is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in West Hills, CA with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
With over 36 years in internal medicine, Raluca Brindusa Arimie, MD is a long-established cardiologist in West Hills. She has been in practice for 36+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 34% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
7325 Medical Center Dr Ste 306, West Hills, CA 91307
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202315.74/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-67.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,069
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
371
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,530
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $657k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Ischemic Heart Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$582 received from industry
15 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Raluca Brindusa Arimie's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Mailing address
Po Box 27206, Los Angeles, CA 90027-0206
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190176
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Raluca Brindusa Arimie
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Raluca Brindusa Arimie for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to West Hills 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 Raluca Brindusa Arimie
Dr. Arimie is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in West Hills, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (818) 710-8045.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
7325 Medical Center Dr Ste 306, West Hills, CA 91307
Mailing Address
Po Box 27206, Los Angeles, CA 90027-0206
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