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Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD

(Tanya Zinner, MD)

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Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) and General Practice

SUNY Upstate Medical University (1987)

Professional interests include: neurorehabilitation, stroke, spasticity, and more.

4210 Lake Boone Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607

(919) 784-6600

Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD is a physiatrist in Raleigh, NC specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and general practice. She graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD is affiliated with UNC Health, UNC Health Rex UNC Hospitals and UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL.

Office Locations

4210 Lake Boone Trail
Raleigh, NC 27607

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Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD treated as a physiatrist in Raleigh, NC during 2012 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD for Medicare patients.

nursing home care	867

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD treated as a physiatrist in Raleigh, NC during 2013 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD for Medicare patients.

nursing home care	754

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	352

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	414
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	160
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	23
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD treated as a physiatrist in Raleigh, NC during 2014 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD for Medicare patients.

nursing home care	649

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	141
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	26
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD treated as a physiatrist in Raleigh, NC during 2015 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD for Medicare patients.

nursing home care	615

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	582

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	720
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	304
85 and over	330
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	35
Dementia	33
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD treated as a physiatrist in Raleigh, NC during 2016 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD for Medicare patients.

nursing home care	639

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	375
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	196
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	38
Dementia	40
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD treated as a physiatrist in Raleigh, NC during 2017 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD for Medicare patients.

nursing home care	573

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	160
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	40
Dementia	37
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD treated as a physiatrist in Raleigh, NC during 2018 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD for Medicare patients.

nursing home care	620

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	294

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	406
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	176
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	39
Dementia	42
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD treated as a physiatrist in Raleigh, NC during 2019 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD for Medicare patients.

nursing home care	645

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	165
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	40
Dementia	44
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD treated as a physiatrist in Raleigh, NC during 2020 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD for Medicare patients.

nursing home care	399

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	128
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	33
Atrial Fibrilation	42
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	41
Dementia	56
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD treated as a physiatrist in Raleigh, NC during 2021 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD for Medicare patients.

nursing home care	456

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	138
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	39
Dementia	50
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD treated as a physiatrist in Raleigh, NC during 2022 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD for Medicare patients.

nursing home care	475

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	299
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	138
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	40
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	38
Dementia	29
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD treated as a physiatrist in Raleigh, NC were nursing home care.

nursing home care	608

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	348
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	147
85 and over	157
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	52

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	25
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	29
Dementia	34
Cancer	16

Education & Training

Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 1987. She completed residency at Tufts University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University (1987)

Residency: Tufts University Affiliated Hospitals (1992)

Board Certification: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Board Certified

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

UNC Health Rex UNC Hospitals

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL

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. Tanya E. Zinner, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, AmeriHealth Caritas, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), MedCost, UnitedHealthcare, Carolina Complete Health, Liberty Advantage, Contigo Health, Veterans Affairs, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), CHAMPVA, Centene, Group Health Plan (GHP), HealthTeam Advantage, MedCost PPO, FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans, North Carolina State Health Plan, Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health), BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network), FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct, Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026), Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)), Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Tanya E. Zinner, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare

AmeriHealth Caritas

Aetna

Humana

Cigna

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC)

MedCost

UnitedHealthcare

Carolina Complete Health

Liberty Advantage

Contigo Health

Veterans Affairs

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Medicaid

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

CHAMPVA

Centene

Group Health Plan (GHP)

HealthTeam Advantage

MedCost PPO

FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans

North Carolina State Health Plan

Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health)

BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network)

FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct

Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026)

Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2)

BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN))

Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2)

Meritain Health, an Aetna Company

Longevity Health Plan I-SNP

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$27 Brovana $27
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$16 FARXIGA $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$43

Biography

Dr. Tanya Zinner is a specialist in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and general practice in Raleigh, NC and Chapel Hill, NC. Clinical interests for Dr. Zinner include neurorehabilitation, spasticity, and pain management. She is affiliated with UNC Health. Dr. Zinner attended SUNY Upstate Medical University for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Tufts University for residency. Dr. Zinner accepts UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. UNC Health reports that she is closed to new patients at this time.