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Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD

Accepting New Patients

(Shara P. Israel)

(11 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and General Practice

Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons (1990)

51 Schuyler Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902

(203) 327-1187

Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD is an internist in Stamford, CT specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and general practice. She graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD is affiliated with Stamford Health Medical Group.

Office Locations

51 Schuyler Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

flu shot

By Affordability:

chronic care

lab tests

urine tests

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Connecticut, Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD performed more flu shot procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and she also had a list price for chronic care, lab tests, and urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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 25%

By Volume:

urinalysis

By Affordability:

urinalysis

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Connecticut, Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD performed more urinalysis procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for urinalysis 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. Shara Pulver Israel, MD treated as an internist in Stamford, CT during 2012 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	95
doctor visit	949
lab tests	276
musculoskeletal imaging	13
preventive care	61
vaccines	61
X-rays	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD treated as an internist in Stamford, CT during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	97
doctor visit	911
lab tests	263
preventive care	90
vaccines	90

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	17
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	96
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD treated as an internist in Stamford, CT during 2014 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	59
doctor visit	1087
lab tests	215
preventive care	97
vaccines	97

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	329
Black	17
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD treated as an internist in Stamford, CT during 2015 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	66
doctor visit	1068
lab tests	185
preventive care	277
vaccines	277

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	538

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	642
Black	34
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	234
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD treated as an internist in Stamford, CT during 2016 were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	72
cardiac procedures	15
doctor visit	1034
lab tests	128
preventive care	192
vaccines	161

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	17
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD treated as an internist in Stamford, CT during 2017 were preventive care, lab tests, vaccines and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	93
doctor visit	1090
lab tests	179
preventive care	192
vaccines	177

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	15
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	98
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD treated as an internist in Stamford, CT during 2018 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	63
doctor visit	922
lab tests	122
preventive care	82
vaccines	64

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	267

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	321
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	17
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD treated as an internist in Stamford, CT during 2019 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	67
cardiac procedures	11
doctor visit	902
lab tests	249
preventive care	96
vaccines	67

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	321
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	15
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD treated as an internist in Stamford, CT during 2020 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	28
doctor visit	716
lab tests	148
preventive care	51
vaccines	34

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	17
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD treated as an internist in Stamford, CT during 2021 were chronic care, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	28
chronic care	526
doctor visit	559
lab tests	108
preventive care	76
vaccines	76

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	14
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD treated as an internist in Stamford, CT during 2022 were chronic care, preventive care, lab tests and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	22
cardiac procedures	13
chronic care	419
doctor visit	501
lab tests	96
preventive care	116
vaccines	91

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	6
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD treated as an internist in Stamford, CT during 2023 were chronic care, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	22
chronic care	227
doctor visit	593
lab tests	102
preventive care	80
vaccines	80

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD in 2023

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	15
Dementia	4
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD treated as an internist in Stamford, CT were chronic care, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

blood draw	59
cardiac procedures	13
chronic care	390
doctor visit	861
lab tests	172
musculoskeletal imaging	13
preventive care	117
vaccines	106
X-rays	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	304
Hispanic	10
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	10

**Age**
75 to 84	121
85 and over	16
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	136

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	13
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons in 1990. She completed residency at New York Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons (1990)

Residency: New York Hospital (1990)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Stamford Health Medical Group

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 11 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Shara Pulver Israel, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Stamford, CT.

4.91

Overall Rating

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-25

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I had a great appointment with Dr. Israel. She was attentive, professional, supportive, and kind. I felt like she really listened to and understood me. I am also very grateful for her adjusting her schedule to see me.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-26

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I have been Dr. Israel's patient for years. She is very kind, smart, thoughtful and always listens and discusses any medical issue that I present with. She is amazing!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-12

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Dr. Israel is fabulous! She listens! She's very thorough and so sweet always.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-22

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Dr Israel is incredible. She is a great listener and always has great advice

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-04

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Dr Israel is the best primary care physician I've had by far.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-08

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I have recommended Dr Israel several times.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-05

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Dr Israel couldn't be more responsive

Overall Rating: 4.0 2024-10-12

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Appt was fast and efficientb

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-18

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Dr. Israel was wonderful!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-30

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$430 BYDUREON PEN $190	SYMBICORT $133	ONGLYZA $46	CRESTOR $37	BYDUREON WEEKLY $16	Other $9
FOREST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	$149 LINZESS $50	VIIBRYD $49	DALIRESP $26	NAMENDA XR $16	TEFLARO $9
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$120 BREO $58	INCRUSE $20	ANORO $15	ADVAIR $13	ARNUITY $9	Other $4
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$93 TEKTURNA $51	EXFORGE $31	EXELON PATCH $11
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$82 INVOKANA $45	XARELTO $37
Other	$700 Victoza $70	GLYXAMBI $59	COMBIVENT RESPIMAT $49	NUVIGIL $46	ONGLYZA $46	Other $430

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,574

Biography

Dr. Shara Israel's specialty is general practice. After attending the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons for medical school, she completed her residency training at New York Hospital. Dr. Israel is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. In addition to English, she speaks Hebrew. She is affiliated with Stamford Health Medical Group (SHMG). Dr. Israel's practice in Stamford, CT is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.