Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Raluca Arimie, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · West Hills, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Arimie
Dr. Raluca Arimie is a cardiovascular disease specialist in West Hills, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Arimie performed 5,329 Medicare services across 3,077 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Arimie received a total of $6,130 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 263 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Arimie is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 17% volume in CA
$6,130 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,329
Medicare services
Top 17% in CA for cardiovascular disease
3,077
Unique beneficiaries
$67
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~280 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
980 | $66 | $350 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
778 | $51 | $125 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
670 | $12 | $120 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
493 | $74 | $130 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
444 | $76 | $125 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
371 | $7 | $100 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
201 | $95 | $175 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
179 | $177 | $425 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
155 | $105 | $600 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
131 | $166 | $600 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
105 | $82 | $446 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
99 | $108 | $175 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
91 | $22 | $275 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
90 | $206 | $850 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
88 | $46 | $300 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
75 | $12 | $350 |
| Chronic care management services Comprehensive assessment and care planning for patients requiring ongoing chronic care management. |
55 | $53 | $85 |
| Emergency department visit, moderate complexity An emergency department visit for an established or new patient involving a moderate level of medical decision making. |
45 | $94 | $175 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 37 | $170 | $225 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
30 | $10 | $75 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
30 | $48 | $75 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 8-15 days This procedure involves recording heart rhythm continuously using an external EKG device over a period of 8 to 15 days. |
29 | $11 | $150 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
29 | $140 | $900 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
28 | $21 | $75 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
23 | $241 | $400 |
| Transitional care management services, moderate complexity Services provided to coordinate care during the transition from an inpatient or other facility setting back to the community. This includes follow-up and management of a health problem of at least moderate complexity. |
18 | $168 | $300 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
17 | $94 | $280 |
| Coronary artery stent placement with balloon dilation A procedure to remove plaque buildup from a single coronary artery or branch, followed by balloon dilation and insertion of a stent to keep the artery open. |
13 | $506 | $3,500 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
13 | $142 | $225 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
12 | $119 | $200 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
4.4% high complexity
6.8% medium
88.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,130
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $876/year across 7 years
Top 36% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
35
Companies
263
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,130 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$582
2023
$516
2022
$793
2021
$1,416
2020
$732
2019
$927
2018
$1,164
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Inari Medical, Inc.
$125
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$100
Abbott Laboratories
$90
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$53
Amgen Inc.
$45
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$38
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
PFIZER INC.
$23
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$21
Boston Scientific Corporation
$20
Cranial Technologies, Inc
$18
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$18
Top 3 companies account for 54.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Abbott Laboratories
$897
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$795
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$567
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$534
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$406
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$313
Amgen Inc.
$303
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$274
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$246
PFIZER INC.
$216
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$145
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$141
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$129
Inari Medical, Inc.
$125
GE HEALTHCARE
$125
ABIOMED
$125
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$122
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$106
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$73
HeartFlow, Inc.
$59
BIOTRONIK INC.
$58
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$53
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$42
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$39
Boston Scientific Corporation
$39
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$32
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$24
Eisai Inc.
$23
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
Teleflex LLC
$18
Cranial Technologies, Inc
$18
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$18
Novo Nordisk Inc
$17
Medtronic, Inc.
$14
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 36.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3F · Adempas · Aimovig · Arcalyst · Assurity Pacemaker · BELSOMRA · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · Dayvigo · Doc Band · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · Ellipse ICD · FARXIGA · FFRct · FORTIFY ASSURA · Fortify Assura · GALLANT · Guidezilla · Impella · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · JOT DX · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LifeVest · MERLIN@HOME · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Otezla · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PRALUENT · Protecta · Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator · REVEAL LINQ · ROTAPRO · Repatha · Reveal LINQ · Rivacor 7 DR-T · SHINGRIX · STIOLTO RESPIMAT · TEGSEDI · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · VASCBAND · VERQUVO · VPRIV · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · XARELTO · XIFAXAN
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
386
Per 100K population
3.9
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
UCLA WEST VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Arimie is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Arimie experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Arimie performed 980 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Arimie receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Arimie received a total of $6,130 from 35 companies across 263 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Arimie's costs compare to other cardiologists in West Hills?
Dr. Arimie's average Medicare payment per service is $67. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Arimie) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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