Zilfah Younus, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Zilfah Younus is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Chicago, IL with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: PSYCHIATRY
Zilfah Younus, MD has been part of the Chicago medical community since 2015 in group practice. With 22+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Chicago area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 98.33/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 98% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1460 N Halsted St Ste 501, Chicago, IL 60642-2615
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 98% of doctors in Illinois on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202398.33/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.7 pts)
Top 2% of MIPS-scored doctors in IllinoisHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better66.2%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-16.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
119
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
202
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,058
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $448k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
Board certified · Feb 8, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
22 years in practice
Experienced
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Mailing address
2650 Ridge Ave Ste 1223, Evanston, IL 60201-1700
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Zilfah Younus
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Zilfah Younus for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — 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 Zilfah Younus
Dr. Younus is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chicago, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (847) 618-3590.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Zilfah Younus
Practice Location
1460 N Halsted St Ste 501, Chicago, IL 60642-2615
Mailing Address
2650 Ridge Ave Ste 1223, Evanston, IL 60201-1700
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