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Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD

(Dr. Brenda Simpson, MD)

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Surgery

Emory University School of Medicine (1991)

975 Johnson Ferry Road Ne Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30342

(404) 255-8086

Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD is a surgeon in Atlanta, GA specializing in surgery. She graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD is affiliated with BREAST CARE SPECIALISTS.

Office Locations

975 Johnson Ferry Road Ne Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30342

(404) 255-8086

(404) 531-4962

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

breast imaging

breast procedures

By Affordability:

breast cancer surgery

mastectomy for breast cancer

stereotactic biopsy

stereotactic breast biopsy

stereotactic core breast biopsy

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD performed more breast imaging, and breast procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for breast cancer surgery, breast excision, breast surgery, cancer surgery, mastectomy (breast removal surgery), mastectomy for breast cancer, stereotactic biopsy, stereotactic breast biopsy, and stereotactic core breast biopsy 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 Volume:

2-D diagnostic mammogram

mammogram

By Affordability:

breast-conserving surgery

lumpectomy

partial mastectomy

quadrantectomy

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD performed more 2-D diagnostic mammogram, and mammogram (breast X-ray) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and she also had a list price for breast-conserving surgery, lumpectomy, partial mastectomy, and quadrantectomy 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:

biopsy

breast ultrasound

image-guided breast biopsy

image-guided core breast biopsy

ultrasound-guided core breast biopsy

By Affordability:

breast procedures

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD performed more biopsy, breast ultrasound, image-guided breast biopsy, image-guided core breast biopsy, and ultrasound-guided core breast biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for breast procedures 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. Brenda B. Simpson, MD treated as a surgeon in Atlanta, GA during 2012 were breast procedures, women's imaging, diagnostic imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	793
cancer surgery	12
diagnostic imaging	488
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	593
excision	34
image guided procedures	35
minimally invasive procedures	35
minor procedures	35
open surgery	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	258
women's imaging	746
X-rays	488

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD treated as a surgeon in Atlanta, GA during 2013 were breast procedures, women's imaging, diagnostic imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	935
cancer surgery	33
diagnostic imaging	557
diagnostic procedures	43
dissection	16
doctor visit	690
excision	61
image guided procedures	43
lymph node procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	43
minor procedures	43
open surgery	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	302
women's imaging	859
X-rays	557

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	531
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	415
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	20
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	18
Dementia	4
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD treated as a surgeon in Atlanta, GA during 2014 were breast procedures, women's imaging, diagnostic imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1040
diagnostic imaging	669
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	784
image guided procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	23
minor procedures	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	348
women's imaging	1017
X-rays	669

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	646
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	492
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	18
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	16
Dementia	3
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD treated as a surgeon in Atlanta, GA during 2015 were breast procedures, women's imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	2078
cancer surgery	12
diagnostic imaging	713
diagnostic procedures	45
dissection	12
doctor visit	826
excision	23
image guided procedures	34
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	34
minor procedures	34
open surgery	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	1308
women's imaging	2021
X-rays	713

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1322
Black	80
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1032
From 75 to 84	354
85 and over	38
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	15
Dementia	3
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD treated as a surgeon in Atlanta, GA during 2016 were breast procedures, women's imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1719
cancer surgery	11
diagnostic imaging	679
diagnostic procedures	11
dissection	11
doctor visit	781
excision	11
image guided procedures	11
lymph node procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
minor procedures	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	1018
women's imaging	1697
X-rays	679

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	639
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	521
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	27
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	17
Dementia	2
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD treated as a surgeon in Atlanta, GA during 2017 were breast procedures, women's imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1608
diagnostic imaging	717
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	828
image guided procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	25
minor procedures	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	866
women's imaging	1583
X-rays	717

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	686
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	551
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	23
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	14
Dementia	2
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD treated as a surgeon in Atlanta, GA during 2018 were breast procedures, women's imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1718
cancer surgery	11
diagnostic imaging	786
diagnostic procedures	17
dissection	11
doctor visit	912
excision	11
image guided procedures	17
lymph node procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	17
minor procedures	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	904
women's imaging	1690
X-rays	786

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	756
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	560
From 75 to 84	238
85 and over	28
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	15
Dementia	3
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD treated as a surgeon in Atlanta, GA during 2019 were breast procedures, women's imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1805
cancer surgery	14
diagnostic imaging	809
diagnostic procedures	20
dissection	14
doctor visit	934
excision	14
image guided procedures	20
lymph node procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	20
minor procedures	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	962
women's imaging	1771
X-rays	809

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	739
Black	52
Hispanic	14
Asian	11
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	572
From 75 to 84	235
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	15
Dementia	3
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD treated as a surgeon in Atlanta, GA during 2020 were breast procedures, women's imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1582
diagnostic imaging	728
diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	813
image guided procedures	28
minimally invasive procedures	28
minor procedures	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	826
women's imaging	1554
X-rays	728

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	654
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	487
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	14
Dementia	5
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD treated as a surgeon in Atlanta, GA during 2021 were breast procedures, women's imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1949
diagnostic imaging	872
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	956
image guided procedures	31
minimally invasive procedures	31
minor procedures	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	1046
women's imaging	1918
X-rays	872

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	782
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	564
From 75 to 84	277
85 and over	36
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	14
Dementia	4
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD treated as a surgeon in Atlanta, GA during 2022 were breast procedures, women's imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1501
diagnostic imaging	685
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	737
image guided procedures	30
minimally invasive procedures	30
minor procedures	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	786
women's imaging	1471
X-rays	685

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	649
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	434
From 75 to 84	246
85 and over	25
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD treated as a surgeon in Atlanta, GA during 2023 were breast procedures, women's imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1916
cancer surgery	19
diagnostic imaging	818
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	956
excision	19
image guided procedures	35
minimally invasive procedures	35
minor procedures	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	1044
women's imaging	1862
X-rays	818

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	809
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	504
From 75 to 84	348
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD in 2023

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	14
Dementia	1
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD treated as a surgeon in Atlanta, GA during 2024 were breast procedures, women's imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1809
cancer surgery	21
diagnostic imaging	774
diagnostic procedures	56
doctor visit	872
excision	21
image guided procedures	56
minimally invasive procedures	56
minor procedures	56
ultrasound (sonogram)	958
women's imaging	1732
X-rays	774

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	739
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	443
From 75 to 84	340
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD in 2024

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	15
Dementia	2
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD treated as a surgeon in Atlanta, GA were breast procedures, women's imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and diagnostic imaging.

breast procedures	1573
cancer surgery	16
diagnostic imaging	715
diagnostic procedures	30
dissection	12
doctor visit	821
excision	24
image guided procedures	29
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	29
minor procedures	29
open surgery	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	817
women's imaging	1532
X-rays	715

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	43
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	688
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	19

**Age**
75 to 84	224
85 and over	16
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	505

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	34
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Brenda B. Simpson, MD graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1991. She has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine (1991)

Licensed In: Georgia

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General Payments

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