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Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD

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(Edward H. Schuster)

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease) and General Practice

32 Strawberry Hill Court 2nd Floor
Stamford, CT 06902

(203) 276-2323

Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD is a cardiologist in Stamford, CT specializing in cardiology (heart disease) and general practice. Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD is affiliated with Stamford Health Medical Group.

Office Locations

32 Strawberry Hill Court 2nd Floor
Stamford, CT 06902

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In The News

“Dr. Ed Schuster, the Stamford Health cardiologist behind the program, said of the 60 police personnel tested so far, 20 had cholesterol problems of which they weren't aware.”—"Stamford Health's checks on police officers has added years to a sergeant's heart, he said.", Stamford Advocate, February 2023

“The report isn t surprising to Dr. Edward Schuster, medical director, Stamford Health Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.”—"Google Bans Ads For 'Untested, Deceptive Treatments,' Including Many Stem Cell, Gene Therapies - KFF Health News", KFF Health News, September 2019

“"It's a disgrace," said Dr. Edward H. Schuster, a cardiologist in Stamford.”—"Connecticut Is Criticized on Spending on Smoking (Published 2008)", New York Times, January 2008

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

cardiac stress testing

cardiac procedures

By Affordability:

stress EKG

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Connecticut, Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD performed more cardiac (heart) stress testing, and cardiac procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for stress EKG that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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 Affordability:

cardiac imaging

In 2023, Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD had a list price for cardiac imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut. 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 25%

By Volume:

echocardiogram

stress EKG

By Affordability:

cardiac stress testing

color Doppler echocardiography

Doppler echocardiography

spectral Doppler echocardiography

stress echo

stress testing

transthoracic echocardiography

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Connecticut, Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD performed more echocardiogram (echo), and stress EKG procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for cardiac (heart) stress testing, color Doppler echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, spectral Doppler echocardiography, stress echo, stress testing, and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD treated as a cardiologist in Stamford, CT during 2012 were lab tests, stress testing, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	48
doctor visit	1059
lab tests	79
stress testing	48
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD treated as a cardiologist in Stamford, CT during 2013 were cardiac procedures, stress testing, lab tests and ambulatory monitoring.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	14
cardiac procedures	287
doctor visit	1745
lab tests	166
stress testing	273

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	412
Female	364

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	671
Black	52
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	289
85 and over	192
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD treated as a cardiologist in Stamford, CT during 2014 were cardiac procedures, lab tests, stress testing and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	18
cardiac procedures	438
doctor visit	1955
hospital care	86
inpatient care	86
lab tests	399
stress testing	320
ultrasound (sonogram)	181

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	465
Female	419

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	751
Black	60
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	315
From 75 to 84	312
85 and over	227
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD treated as a cardiologist in Stamford, CT during 2015 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lab tests and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	24
cardiac procedures	741
doctor visit	2177
lab tests	425
stress testing	423
ultrasound (sonogram)	580

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	974
Female	830

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1522
Black	128
Hispanic	62
Asian	0
Other	56
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	644
From 75 to 84	650
85 and over	448
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD treated as a cardiologist in Stamford, CT during 2016 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	15
cardiac procedures	812
doctor visit	1674
lab tests	31
stress testing	482
ultrasound (sonogram)	635

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	546
Female	435

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	829
Black	70
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	370
From 75 to 84	347
85 and over	232
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD treated as a cardiologist in Stamford, CT during 2017 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	722
doctor visit	1580
stress testing	413
ultrasound (sonogram)	592

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	542
Female	457

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	845
Black	63
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	45
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	378
From 75 to 84	362
85 and over	231
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD treated as a cardiologist in Stamford, CT during 2018 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	716
doctor visit	1389
stress testing	424
ultrasound (sonogram)	585

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	499
Female	421

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	764
Black	54
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	349
From 75 to 84	332
85 and over	211
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD treated as a cardiologist in Stamford, CT during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	698
doctor visit	1446
stress testing	356
ultrasound (sonogram)	593

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	506
Female	412

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	741
Black	66
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	54
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	338
85 and over	213
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD treated as a cardiologist in Stamford, CT during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	568
doctor visit	1341
stress testing	322
ultrasound (sonogram)	463

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	475
Female	379

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	685
Black	61
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	58
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	326
From 75 to 84	312
85 and over	194
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD treated as a cardiologist in Stamford, CT during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	610
doctor visit	1306
stress testing	314
ultrasound (sonogram)	520

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	478
Female	383

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	698
Black	52
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	48
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	345
85 and over	189
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD treated as a cardiologist in Stamford, CT during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	576
doctor visit	1226
stress testing	293
ultrasound (sonogram)	504

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	469
Female	343

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	681
Black	41
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	340
85 and over	179
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD treated as a cardiologist in Stamford, CT during 2023 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	553
doctor visit	1030
stress testing	308
ultrasound (sonogram)	476

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD.

**Gender**
Male	436
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	628
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	249
From 75 to 84	331
85 and over	157
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD treated as a cardiologist in Stamford, CT were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and lab tests.

ambulatory monitoring	17
cardiac procedures	564
doctor visit	1494
hospital care	86
inpatient care	86
lab tests	220
stress testing	331
ultrasound (sonogram)	468

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD.

**Gender**
Female	396
Male	483

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	56
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	734
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	25
Other	40

**Age**
85 and over	206
75 to 84	329
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	318

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Education & Training

He completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in Connecticut.

Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Stamford Health Medical Group

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Edward H. Schuster, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Stamford, CT.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-21

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Schuster always explains, suggests and listens. He can be amusing and always serious and concerned. Tells it like it is without being negative or making you feel like you need to worry....you're in good hands.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-31

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr.Schuster thoroughly explained results. Gave undertandable instructions and recommendations.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-14

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Dr Schuster has always been and will always be the absolute best!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-22

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Excellent visit in every aspect.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-24

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He was excellent

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-09

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$13,675 Electrophysiology $9,030	CRM $4,530	HeartMate PHP $114
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$235 Thrombectomy $136	Heart Valves $99
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$230 XARELTO $230
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$218 Lexiscan $20	$198
Abbott Laboratories	$216 THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT $125	Circulatory Support $91
Other	$1,033 ELIQUIS $208	PRALUENT $160	PRALUENT (alirocumab) Injection $125	Repatha $106	JARDIANCE $89	Other $345

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$12,394
Food and Beverage	$3,016
Education	$198

Biography

Dr. Edward Schuster is a Stamford, CT physician who specializes in general practice and interventional cardiology. He is affiliated with Stamford Health Medical Group (SHMG). Before completing his residency at Duke University Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Schuster attended medical school at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School and the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Schuster is rated highly by his patients. He welcomes new patients at his office inStamford, CT as reported by Doctor.com.