Carmen Buiceag Arama, MD
NPI 1659490001 · Family Medicine Physician · Saint Cloud, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carmen Buiceag Arama, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Saint Cloud, MN (NPI 1659490001).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659490001
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 51331 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,823 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 394 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 351 | $124 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 196 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 193 | $8 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 152 | $126 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 141 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 158 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 539 | 149 |
| Omeprazole | 391 | 101 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 386 | 86 |
| Losartan Potassium | 326 | 92 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 292 | 94 |
| Lisinopril | 258 | 75 |
| Gabapentin |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-03-28
- Last updated
- 2011-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carmen Buiceag Arama's NPI number?
- Carmen Buiceag Arama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659490001, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carmen Buiceag Arama's specialty?
- Carmen Buiceag Arama is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carmen Buiceag Arama located?
- Carmen Buiceag Arama's practice location on file with NPPES is 251 County Road 120, Saint Cloud, MN 56303-4872.
- What is Carmen Buiceag Arama's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carmen Buiceag Arama is (320) 202-8949.
- Does Carmen Buiceag Arama accept Medicare?
- Carmen Buiceag Arama is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carmen Buiceag Arama's NPI active?
- Yes — Carmen Buiceag Arama's NPI (1659490001) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.