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Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease) and Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist)

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Professional interests include: migraine, gait abnormalities, headache, and more.

400 E 3rd Street
Duluth, MN 55805

(218) 786-8364

Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD is a neurologist in Duluth, MN specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and hospital medicine (hospitalist). He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD is affiliated with Essentia Health.

Office Locations

Essentia Health

400 E 3rd Street
Duluth, MN 55805

(218) 786-8364

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Some issues Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD treated as a neurologist in Duluth, MN during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	240
doctor visit	493
electroencephalography (EEG)	81
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD treated as a neurologist in Duluth, MN during 2013 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	428
electroencephalography (EEG)	82
hospital care	54
inpatient care	54

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	321
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	35
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	29
Dementia	24
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD treated as a neurologist in Duluth, MN during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD for Medicare patients.

electroencephalography (EEG)	23
hospital care	99
inpatient care	99

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	72

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	22
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	54
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	48
Dementia	24
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD treated as a neurologist in Duluth, MN during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD for Medicare patients.

electroencephalography (EEG)	26
hospital care	122
inpatient care	122

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	92

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	50
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	47
Dementia	31
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD treated as a neurologist in Duluth, MN during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD for Medicare patients.

electroencephalography (EEG)	12
hospital care	97
inpatient care	97

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	49

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	22
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	45
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	44
Dementia	35
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD treated as a neurologist in Duluth, MN during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	88
inpatient care	88

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	23

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	43
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	43
Dementia	33
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD treated as a neurologist in Duluth, MN during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	78
inpatient care	78

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	46

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	41
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	38
Dementia	36
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD treated as a neurologist in Duluth, MN during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD for Medicare patients.

electroencephalography (EEG)	26
hospital care	157
inpatient care	157

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	43

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	13
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	32
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	35
Dementia	31
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD treated as a neurologist in Duluth, MN during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD for Medicare patients.

electroencephalography (EEG)	15
hospital care	135
inpatient care	135

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	49

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	57
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	45
Dementia	40
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD treated as a neurologist in Duluth, MN during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	75
inpatient care	75

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	32
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	38
Dementia	39
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD treated as a neurologist in Duluth, MN during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	55
inpatient care	55

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	21

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	43
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD treated as a neurologist in Duluth, MN were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

diagnostic procedures	240
doctor visit	460
electroencephalography (EEG)	37
hospital care	95
inpatient care	95

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	44
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	24
85 and over	8
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	30

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Dementia	26
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology and has a state license in Maine.

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology

Licensed In: Maine

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Scott D. Shulman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Essentia Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$14 VIBERZI $14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$14

Biography

Dr. Scott Shulman is a specialist in hospital medicine (hospitalist) and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Areas of expertise for Dr. Shulman include migraine, dystonia, and syncope (fainting). Dr. Shulman is professionally affiliated with Essentia Health. Before completing his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Dr. Shulman attended medical school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.