James Benjamin Israel, M.D.
Also practices: GASTROENTEROLOGY
James Benjamin Israel, M.D. has been part of the Suffern medical community since 2006 in independent practice. A State University of New York Downstate Medical Center graduate since 1970, he brings 56+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 36% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 55% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 7% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6012dNPPES updated 2009-11-19 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
222 Route 59 Suite 105, Suffern, NY 10901-5204
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.79%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
0.79% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.7%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
633
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
905
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,780
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $718k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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%High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$694 received from industry
37 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to James Benjamin Israel's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1970
Suny Downstate Health Sciences University
56 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Class of 1970)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With James Benjamin Israel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James Benjamin Israel for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Suffern 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 James Benjamin Israel
Dr. Israel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Suffern, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (845) 368-0338.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
222 Route 59 Suite 105, Suffern, NY 10901-5204
Mailing Address
222 Route 59 Suite 105, Suffern, NY 10901-5204
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