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Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Occupational Medicine

Medical College of Wisconsin

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, sports health

4155 Pennsylvania Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52002

(563) 584-4600

Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD is an orthopedist in Dubuque, IA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and occupational medicine. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD is affiliated with MercyOne.

Office Locations

MercyOne

1500 Associates Drive
Dubuque, IA 52002

(563) 584-3000

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MercyOne

250 Mercy Drive
Dubuque, IA 52001

(563) 584-4460

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4155 Pennsylvania Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52002

(563) 584-4600

(563) 584-4395

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Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Dubuque, IA during 2012 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	27
doctor visit	77
hospital care	13
injections	27
inpatient care	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Dubuque, IA during 2013 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
doctor visit	58
hospital care	15
injections	22
inpatient care	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	48

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD in 2013

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Dubuque, IA during 2014 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
doctor visit	61
hospital care	14
injections	16
inpatient care	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	35

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Dubuque, IA during 2015 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
doctor visit	45
hospital care	14
injections	24
inpatient care	14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	19
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Dubuque, IA during 2016 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
doctor visit	51
hospital care	15
injections	28
inpatient care	15

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	42

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	12
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	18
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Dubuque, IA during 2017 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	27
doctor visit	68
injections	27

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	48

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	13
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Dubuque, IA during 2018 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	31
doctor visit	93
hospital care	12
injections	31
inpatient care	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	48

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Dubuque, IA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
doctor visit	65
hospital care	17
injections	21
inpatient care	17

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	51

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	11
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Dubuque, IA during 2020 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
doctor visit	62
injections	24

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	32

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Dubuque, IA during 2021 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	29
doctor visit	52
injections	29

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD treated as an orthopedist in Dubuque, IA were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

aspiration	24
doctor visit	63
hospital care	14
injections	24
inpatient care	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	14
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	14
85 and over	3
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	39

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD From 2012 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	9
Cancer	1

Education & Training

Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed residency at University of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin

Residency: University of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Scott Paul Schemmel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MercyOne

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$1,340 $1,340
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$11 REXULTI $11

**Types of Payments**
Education	$895
Travel and Lodging	$284
Food and Beverage	$172

Biography

Dr. Scott Schemmel's specialties are occupational medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He practices in Dubuque, IA. He is especially interested in sports health, musculoskeletal problems, and orthopedic surgery. After completing medical school at Medical College of Wisconsin, Dr. Schemmel performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Wisconsin. He is affiliated with MercyOne. He welcomes new patients at his office inDubuque, IA as reported by MercyOne.