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Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD

(14 Ratings)

Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal (orthopedic) rehabilitation, trigger point injection, botulinum toxin injection, and more.

280 Smith Avenue N Doctors Professional Building, Suite 220
Saint Paul, MN 55102

(651) 241-8295

Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD is a physiatrist in CHICAGO, IL specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). She graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Allina Health and United Hospital.

Office Locations

1414 S FAIRFIELD AVENUE
CHICAGO, IL 60608

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United Hospital

280 Smith Avenue N Doctors Professional Building, Suite 220
Saint Paul, MN 55102

(651) 241-8295

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Some issues Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

nursing home care

In 2023, Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD had a list price for nursing home care that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Illinois. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2013, Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Illinois. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD treated as a physiatrist in CHICAGO, IL during 2018 were nerve block, pain management, injections and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	218
injections	25
nerve block	50
pain management	25

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	19
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD treated as a physiatrist in CHICAGO, IL during 2019 were nerve block, pain management, injections and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	68
doctor visit	709
injections	102
nerve block	110
pain management	102

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	361
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	50
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	19
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD treated as a physiatrist in CHICAGO, IL during 2020 were injections, pain management, nerve block and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	44
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	703
hospital care	55
injections	140
inpatient care	55
nerve block	94
pain management	96

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	329
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	36
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	18
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD treated as a physiatrist in CHICAGO, IL during 2021 were nursing home care, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	417
hospital care	279
inpatient care	279
nursing home care	365

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	151
Hispanic	19
Asian	18
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	89
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	41
Dementia	33
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD treated as a physiatrist in CHICAGO, IL during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	298
hospital care	481
inpatient care	481
nursing home care	246

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	327
Black	112
Hispanic	29
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	81
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	39
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	43
Dementia	17
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD treated as a physiatrist in CHICAGO, IL during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	155
hospital care	532
inpatient care	532
nursing home care	169

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	93
Hispanic	29
Asian	33
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	88
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	35
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	46
Dementia	23
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD treated as a physiatrist in CHICAGO, IL were hospital care, inpatient care, nursing home care and injections.

aspiration	44
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	416
hospital care	336
injections	89
inpatient care	336
nerve block	84
nursing home care	260
pain management	74

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	59
Asian / Pacific Islander	12
Non-Hispanic White	301
Hispanic	19
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	127
85 and over	60
Less than 65	79
65 to 74	144

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD From 2018 - 2023

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

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Dementia	21
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. She completed residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Physical medicine and rehabilitation and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Physical medicine and rehabilitation

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Allina Health

United Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 14 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Zara Michele Schulman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in CHICAGO, IL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$1,201 SYNCHROMED $973	ACTIVA $119	LIORESAL $109
Merz North America, Inc.	$321 Xeomin $321
Abbott Laboratories	$296 Axium $141	Axium Sheath Braided DRG $136	PROCLAIM $19
Piramal Critical Care	$251 GABLOFEN 1 mL in 1 SYRINGE, GLASS $251
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc	$196 DYSPORT $196
Other	$1,353 BOTOX $307	Briviact $127	Gamunex-C $120	AUBAGIO $112	AJOVY $112	Other $574

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,028
Travel and Lodging	$515
Gift	$45
Education	$30

Biography

Dr. Zara Schulman specializes in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). Areas of expertise for Dr. Schulman include neurorehabilitation, trigger point injection, and musculoskeletal (orthopedic) rehabilitation. She graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and then she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Schulman is affiliated with United Hospital and Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Unfortunately, according to Doctor.com, she is not currently accepting new patients.