Michael Ziffra, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Michael Ziffra is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Chicago, IL with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Michael Ziffra, MD has been part of the Chicago medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 2002 and has 24+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.1/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Federal MIPS score higher than 46% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
680 N Lake Shore Dr Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60611-4546
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Illinois, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202394.1/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in IllinoisHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.2 pts)
Better than 88% of reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
150
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
110
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,887
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $199k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
24 years in practice
Experienced
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (Class of 2002)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Michael Ziffra
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Ziffra for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Chicago required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Michael Ziffra
NPI records show Dr. Ziffra as active with telehealth listed in Chicago, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (312) 695-9797.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michael Ziffra
Practice Location
680 N Lake Shore Dr Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60611-4546
Mailing Address
680 N Lake Shore Dr Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60611-4546
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