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Dr. David S. Schulman, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (1984)

Professional interests include: fistula, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), liver mass, and more.

181 South Buena Vista Street Suite 410
Burbank, CA 91505

(818) 253-9727

Dr. David S. Schulman, MD is a gastroenterologist in Burbank, CA specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1984 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. David S. Schulman, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Unio Specialty Care and Cedars-Sinai.

Office Locations

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

181 South Buena Vista Street Suite 410
Burbank, CA 91505

(818) 845-3773

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Some issues Dr. David S. Schulman, MD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David S. Schulman, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Burbank, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Schulman, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	41
catheterization	41
diagnostic procedures	274
doctor visit	516
gastrointestinal procedures	500
hospital care	850
inpatient care	850
minimally invasive procedures	500
preventive care	99
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	259

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David S. Schulman, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Burbank, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Schulman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	263
doctor visit	564
gastrointestinal procedures	452
hospital care	932
inpatient care	932
minimally invasive procedures	452
preventive care	107
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	249

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Schulman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	373
Female	485

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	654
Black	25
Hispanic	122
Asian	37
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	335
From 75 to 84	290
85 and over	157
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Schulman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	20
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David S. Schulman, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Burbank, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Schulman, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	13
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	222
doctor visit	563
gastrointestinal procedures	420
hospital care	781
inpatient care	781
minimally invasive procedures	420
preventive care	98
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	222

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Schulman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	348
Female	451

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	619
Black	28
Hispanic	108
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	335
From 75 to 84	242
85 and over	150
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Schulman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David S. Schulman, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Burbank, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Schulman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	255
doctor visit	597
gastrointestinal procedures	436
hospital care	583
inpatient care	583
minimally invasive procedures	436
preventive care	107
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	244

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Schulman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	718
Female	732

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1148
Black	34
Hispanic	174
Asian	60
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	642
From 75 to 84	484
85 and over	218
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Schulman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David S. Schulman, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Burbank, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Schulman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	267
doctor visit	612
gastrointestinal procedures	420
hospital care	675
inpatient care	675
minimally invasive procedures	420
preventive care	84
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	249

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Schulman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	333
Female	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	595
Black	0
Hispanic	83
Asian	32
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	338
From 75 to 84	230
85 and over	127
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Schulman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	17
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David S. Schulman, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Burbank, CA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Schulman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	312
doctor visit	755
gastrointestinal procedures	484
minimally invasive procedures	484
preventive care	107
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	312

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Schulman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	306
Female	340

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	536
Black	0
Hispanic	55
Asian	19
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	345
From 75 to 84	193
85 and over	47
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Schulman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David S. Schulman, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Burbank, CA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Schulman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	279
doctor visit	703
gastrointestinal procedures	450
minimally invasive procedures	450
preventive care	119
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	279

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Schulman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	269
Female	375

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	496
Black	23
Hispanic	75
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	359
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	50
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Schulman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David S. Schulman, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Burbank, CA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Schulman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	175
doctor visit	337
gastrointestinal procedures	239
minimally invasive procedures	239
preventive care	48
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	175

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Schulman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	31
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Schulman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2019

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David S. Schulman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David S. Schulman, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Burbank, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

anastomosis	27
catheterization	27
diagnostic procedures	255
doctor visit	580
gastrointestinal procedures	425
hospital care	764
inpatient care	764
minimally invasive procedures	425
preventive care	96
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	248

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2019

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Schulman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	373

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	23
Non-Hispanic White	539
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	81
Other	11

**Age**
75 to 84	219
85 and over	97
Less than 65	54
65 to 74	314

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David S. Schulman, MD From 2012 - 2019

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David S. Schulman, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. David S. Schulman, MD graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1984. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (1984)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David S. Schulman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

Unio Specialty Care

Cedars-Sinai

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. David S. Schulman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. David S. Schulman, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David S. Schulman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$13,218 Lupron $5,178	Humira $1,058	Mavyret $548	Viekira $440	Creon $289	Other $5,706
Gilead Sciences Inc	$10,092 Sovaldi $120	Viread $92	Harvoni $15	$9,866
Shire North American Group Inc	$706 PENTASA $382	GATTEX $65	LIALDA $59	$200
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$523 XIFAXANIBSD $324	UCERIS TABLETS $82	XIFAXAN $70	XIFIXAN $24	XIFAXAN - 550 MG $22
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$453 XIFAXAN $224	UCERIS TABLETS $109	XIFAXANIBSD $80	Relistor $22	Trulance $18
Other	$4,060 ENTYVIO $461	LINZESS $314	PREPOPIK $237	Indigo $176	ZEPATIER $155	Other $2,717

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$14,496
Food and Beverage	$9,526
Travel and Lodging	$2,690
Honoraria	$2,000
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$200
Other	$141

Biography

Dr. David Schulman's area of specialization is adult gastroenterology. Dr. Schulman studied medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Clinical interests for Dr. Schulman include portal hypertension, achalasia, and hepatitis C. He can take United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Blue California, and more. He is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Schulman's professional affiliations include Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai, and Unio Specialty Care. Cedars-Sinai reports that he is not accepting new patients.