Ramesh Kumar Arora, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Ramesh Kumar Arora is an Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine specialist based in Van Nuys, CA with over 46 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(818) 994-0616Van Nuys, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 46 years in internal medicine, Ramesh Kumar Arora, M.D. is a long-established interventional cardiology internal medicine specialist in Van Nuys. He has been practicing since 2005 — over 46 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 74% of reporting doctors in California
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 93% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 271 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Van Nuys46+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 4576dNPPES updated 2013-11-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

14411 Hamlin St, Van Nuys, CA 91401-1467

Fax: (818) 994-6579
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 93% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

100/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)

Top 7% of MIPS-scored doctors in California

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

91.3%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.5 pts)

Better than 74% of reporting doctors in California

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

581

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

576

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

6,203

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $507k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+20%)69%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+35%)69%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+29%)63%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+28%)60%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
44%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+21%)43%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$155 received from industry

7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Ramesh Kumar Arora's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.42 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

He practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 46 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.

Taxonomy: 207RI0011X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 3146, Chatsworth, CA 91313-3146

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190202

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Virtual Interventional Cardiology Care With Ramesh Kumar Arora

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Ramesh Kumar Arora for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Van Nuys 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 Ramesh Kumar Arora

Dr. Arora is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Van Nuys, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (818) 994-0616.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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