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27 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Israel, Internist in Stamford, CT?
Dr. Shara Israel, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Stamford, CT with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Israel graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons and completed her residency at Ny & Presby Hp-Cornell Campus, Internal Medicine. Dr. Israel is fluent in English and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Israel’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Israel’s office at (203) 327-1187.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Israel?
Dr. Shara Israel, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Israel empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stamford/CT community, Dr. Israel is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Israel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ny & Presby Hp-Cornell Campus, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny | Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons
Is Dr. Israel board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Shara Israel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Israel speak?
Dr. Israel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
What conditions does Dr. Israel treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Israel diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Israel. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Health Screening
- Bone Density Test
- Bone Health Screening
- DEXA Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13820: Encounter for screening for osteoporosis
Also known as:
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Urine and Urination
- Unusual urine findings
- Irregular urinalysis
- Abnormal pee test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R8290: Unspecified abnormal findings in urine
Also known as:
- Urinary and Genital Symptoms
- Urine and Urination
- Genitourinary signs
- Urogenital symptoms
- Reproductive and urinary issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R399: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system
Also known as:
- Dense Breasts
- Dense breast tissue
- High breast density
- Fibroglandular breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9230: Dense breasts, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Which procedures does Dr. Israel perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Shara Israel may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Israel's office.
Does Dr. Israel accept my insurance?
Dr. Israel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 327-1187 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Israel accept in Stamford, CT?
Dr. Israel in Stamford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Israel's office located?
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Shara Israel?
Dr. Israel has appointments available at her Stamford, CT office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Israel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Israel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962549675.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Israel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Israel
What is Dr. Shara Israel's specialty?
Dr. Israel is a Internist near Stamford, CT.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Israel to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Shara Israel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Israel is affiliated with Stamford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Shara Israel accepting new patients in Stamford, CT?
Yes, Dr. Shara Israel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shara Israel offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Israel, or call (203) 327-1187 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Shara Israel?
Please contact Dr. Israel's office at (203) 327-1187 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shara Israel have?
Dr. Shara Israel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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