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Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD

(Dr. Israel Alter, MD)

(1396 Ratings)

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Georgetown University School of Medicine (1980)

Professional interests include: menopause, pregnancy, high risk pregnancy, and more.

10215 Fernwood Road Suite 101
Bethesda, MD 20817

(301) 330-5401

Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Bethesda, MD specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1980 and has 46 years of experience. Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD is affiliated with Capital Women's Care and CAPITAL WOMENS CARE LLC.

Office Locations

Capital Women's Care

10215 Fernwood Road Suite 101
Bethesda, MD 20817

(301) 530-2235

(301) 530-8164

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Capital Women's Care

9711 Medical Center Drive Suite 320
Rockville, MD 20850

(301) 330-5401

(301) 977-8311

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Some issues Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD can help you with:

Endometrial Ablation

Endometrial ablation is a procedure that destroys and removes a thin layer of the uterine lining. It is usually performed to treat heavy menstrual bleeding, especially if bleeding cannot be controlled by medications. After an endometrial ablation, periods often stop completely. If they do not, they are much lighter and easier to manage.

There are many different ways that the uterine lining can be removed, including radiofrequency, heat, microwaves, and cold. Ablations are usually performed with local anesthetic by an OB/GYN. A probe is inserted into the uterus through the vagina, and the end of the probe is expanded or moved around to access the uterine lining. Cramping and discharge afterwards are normal, but the procedure is not particularly painful.

Endometrial ablation is not for everyone. It shouldn't be done by women who have reached menopause, or women with uterine cancer or uterine infections. It is important to remember that an endometrial ablation does not remove the uterus or ovaries, so regular pelvic exams are still important after this procedure. Women who are considering endometrial ablation should also be done having children. Pregnancy is possible after an endometrial ablation, though not likely. If pregnancy does occur, an ablation increases the risks of miscarriage and other problems, so reliable birth control must be used after endometrial ablation all the way through menopause.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

breast exam

cervical cancer screening

cytology

gynecologic cytology

gynecologic exams

gynecologic pathology

Pap screening

Pap test

pelvic exam

In 2023, Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD had a list price for breast exam, cervical cancer screening, cytology, gynecologic cytology, gynecologic exams, gynecologic pathology, Pap screening, Pap test, and pelvic exam that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Maryland. 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:

breast exam

pelvic exam

By Affordability:

lab tests

urinalysis

urine tests

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD performed more breast exam, and pelvic exam procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for lab tests, urinalysis, and urine tests 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. Israel I. Alter, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Bethesda, MD during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lab tests and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	53
cytology	43
doctor visit	35
gynecologic pathology	43
gynecologic procedures	53
lab tests	69
musculoskeletal imaging	96
preventive care	43
X-rays	96

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Bethesda, MD during 2013 were lab tests, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	59
cytology	48
doctor visit	25
gynecologic pathology	48
gynecologic procedures	59
lab tests	92
musculoskeletal imaging	83
preventive care	48
X-rays	83

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD in 2013

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Bethesda, MD during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lab tests and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	51
cytology	39
doctor visit	23
gynecologic pathology	39
gynecologic procedures	51
lab tests	65
musculoskeletal imaging	67
preventive care	39
X-rays	67

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD in 2014

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	12
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Bethesda, MD during 2015 were lab tests, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	53
cytology	33
doctor visit	26
gynecologic pathology	33
gynecologic procedures	53
lab tests	86
musculoskeletal imaging	74
preventive care	33
X-rays	74

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	328

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD in 2015

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	11
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Bethesda, MD during 2016 were lab tests, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	76
cytology	54
doctor visit	17
gynecologic pathology	54
gynecologic procedures	76
lab tests	104
musculoskeletal imaging	84
preventive care	54
X-rays	84

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD in 2016

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	9
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	12
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Bethesda, MD during 2017 were lab tests, breast exam, gynecologic procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	60
cytology	38
doctor visit	37
gynecologic pathology	38
gynecologic procedures	60
lab tests	106
musculoskeletal imaging	54
preventive care	38
X-rays	54

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD in 2017

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	10
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Bethesda, MD during 2018 were lab tests, breast exam, gynecologic procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	87
cytology	65
doctor visit	52
gynecologic pathology	65
gynecologic procedures	87
lab tests	116
musculoskeletal imaging	40
preventive care	65
X-rays	40

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD in 2018

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Bethesda, MD during 2019 were lab tests, breast exam, gynecologic procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	72
cytology	56
doctor visit	41
gynecologic pathology	56
gynecologic procedures	72
lab tests	115
musculoskeletal imaging	17
preventive care	56
X-rays	17

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD in 2019

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Bethesda, MD during 2020 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	63
cytology	36
doctor visit	50
gynecologic pathology	36
gynecologic procedures	63
lab tests	34
preventive care	36

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD in 2020

Hypertension	35
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Bethesda, MD during 2021 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	75
cytology	59
doctor visit	57
gynecologic pathology	59
gynecologic procedures	75
lab tests	20
preventive care	59

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD in 2021

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Bethesda, MD during 2022 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	85
cytology	66
doctor visit	50
gynecologic pathology	66
gynecologic procedures	85
preventive care	66

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD in 2022

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	33
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Bethesda, MD were lab tests, breast exam, gynecologic procedures and X-rays.

breast exam	66
cytology	48
doctor visit	37
gynecologic pathology	48
gynecologic procedures	66
lab tests	80
musculoskeletal imaging	64
preventive care	48
X-rays	64

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	146
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	6
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	118

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and depression.

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	3
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	19
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	12
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1980. He has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (1980)

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Capital Women's Care

CAPITAL WOMENS CARE LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Self-Pay/Uninsured, US Family Health Plan, Blue California, Anthem, MHBP, Medicare Advantage, First Health, Blue Choice, PHCS PPO, Medicare, Options PPO GEHA, Adventist Healthcare, John Hopkins EHP, MDIPA and Optimum Options and Carefirst Administrator.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

Self-Pay/Uninsured

US Family Health Plan

Blue California

Anthem

MHBP

Medicare Advantage

First Health

Blue Choice

PHCS PPO

Medicare

Options PPO GEHA

Adventist Healthcare

John Hopkins EHP

MDIPA and Optimum Options

Carefirst Administrator

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1396 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bethesda, MD.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$448 LO LOESTRIN FE $326	Liletta $70	ESTRACE CREAM $52
Shionogi Inc	$366 Osphena $366
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$251 Skyla $220	Mirena $31
Pfizer Inc.	$212 DUAVEE $127	ESTRING $59	COLOGUARD $14	PVC $13
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$173 Myrbetriq $99	Vesicare $74
Other	$2,099 BRISDELLE $221	MD-Harmony Prenatal $158	GYN $117	ADDYI $114	PARAGARD $109	Other $1,381

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,460
Education	$84
Travel and Lodging	$6

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Israel I. Alter, MD.

Unified Women's Healthcare, LP	2022	$1.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Physician holds an indirect ownership interest (Interest) in the GPO through his/her in equity interest in Unified Physician Management Holdings LP (UPM Holdings). UPM Holdings and Unified Women's Healthcare LP the operator of the GPO share a common general partner Unified Physician Management GP LLC. The Interest is not freely transferable remains subject to a risk of forfeiture as of the date of this filing and repurchase by UPM Holdings.
Unified Women's Healthcare, LP	2020	$1.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Physician holds an indirect ownership interest (Interest) in the GPO through his/her in equity interest in Unified Physician Management Holdings, LP (UPM Holdings). UPM Holdings's and Unified Women's Healthcare, LP, the operator of the GPO, share a common general partner, Unified Physician Management, GP, LLC. The Interest is not freely transferable, remains subject to a risk of forfeiture as of the date of this filing and repurchase by UPM Holdings.
Unified Physician Management, LLC	2018	$1.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Physician holds an indirect ownership interest (Interest) in the GPO through his/her in equity interest in Unified Physician Management Holdings, LLC (UPM Holdings). UPM Holdings wholly owns Unified Physician Management, LLC (UPM), the operator of the GPO. The Interest is not freely transferable, remains subject to a risk of forfeiture as of the date of this filing and repurchase by UPM Holdings.

Biography

Dr. Israel Alter practices obstetrics & gynecology. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. These areas are among Dr. Alter's clinical interests: menopause, high risk pregnancy, and contraception (birth control). He appears to be an in-network provider for Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Alter studied medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Capital Women's Care.