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Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (1984)

Professional interests include: breast cancer, breast imaging

2300 M Street, NW 8th Floor
Washington, DC 20037

(202) 741-3036

Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Washington, DC specializing in diagnostic radiology. She graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1984 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD is affiliated with George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates.

Office Locations

2300 M Street, NW 8th Floor
Washington, DC 20037

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Only nine states and D.C. mandate that plans cover at least part of the cost of tests beyond mammograms, said Rachel Brem, director of breast imaging and intervention at the George Washington...”—"FDA sets national mammogram standards to protect women with dense breasts", Washington Post, March 2023

“Gill's case is lucky and remarkable, but women should not forgo mammograms for thermal images, says Dr. Rachel Brem, a radiology professor and the director of breast imaging and intervention at the...”—"Woman says thermal camera spotted breast cancer. Not so fast, experts say.", NBC News, October 2019

“Dr. Rachel Brem is head of Breast Imaging and Intervention at The George Washington University.”—"New Mammogram Guidelines Worry Some Health Pros", NBC4 Washington, November 2009

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

breast ultrasound

In 2012, Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD performed more breast ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Washington, DC during 2012 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	698
diagnostic imaging	248
diagnostic procedures	14
image guided procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	25
minor procedures	14
musculoskeletal imaging	28
preventive care	294
ultrasound (sonogram)	131
women's imaging	673
X-rays	570

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Washington, DC during 2013 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	767
diagnostic imaging	276
diagnostic procedures	35
excision	15
image guided procedures	48
minimally invasive procedures	48
minor procedures	35
musculoskeletal imaging	169
open surgery	15
preventive care	326
ultrasound (sonogram)	117
women's imaging	719
X-rays	771

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	744

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	394
Hispanic	58
Asian	22
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	463
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	28
Less than 65	125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	3
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	28
Dementia	4
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Washington, DC during 2014 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
breast procedures	1034
diagnostic imaging	317
diagnostic procedures	66
image guided procedures	81
minimally invasive procedures	81
minor procedures	66
musculoskeletal imaging	30
preventive care	480
ultrasound (sonogram)	168
women's imaging	965
X-rays	827

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	299
Black	455
Hispanic	63
Asian	20
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	500
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	24
Less than 65	155

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	3
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	29
Dementia	3
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Washington, DC during 2015 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1179
diagnostic imaging	318
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	12
image guided procedures	54
minimally invasive procedures	54
minor procedures	40
musculoskeletal imaging	68
preventive care	533
ultrasound (sonogram)	274
women's imaging	1125
X-rays	919

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	1838

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	656
Black	988
Hispanic	118
Asian	54
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1168
From 75 to 84	358
85 and over	62
Less than 65	274

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Dementia	2
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Washington, DC during 2016 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1428
diagnostic imaging	394
diagnostic procedures	36
image guided procedures	50
minimally invasive procedures	50
minor procedures	36
musculoskeletal imaging	51
preventive care	592
ultrasound (sonogram)	392
women's imaging	1378
X-rays	1037

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	1019

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	343
Black	551
Hispanic	89
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	639
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	25
Less than 65	150

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Washington, DC during 2017 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1353
diagnostic imaging	354
diagnostic procedures	45
image guided procedures	59
minimally invasive procedures	59
minor procedures	45
musculoskeletal imaging	246
preventive care	564
ultrasound (sonogram)	376
women's imaging	1294
X-rays	1164

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	1074

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	379
Black	564
Hispanic	96
Asian	33
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	699
From 75 to 84	225
85 and over	44
Less than 65	139

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD in 2017

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Washington, DC during 2018 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1025
diagnostic imaging	260
diagnostic procedures	33
image guided procedures	44
minimally invasive procedures	44
minor procedures	33
musculoskeletal imaging	306
preventive care	519
ultrasound (sonogram)	202
women's imaging	981
X-rays	1085

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	1035

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	374
Black	532
Hispanic	90
Asian	42
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	661
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	39
Less than 65	129

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	27
Dementia	4
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Washington, DC during 2019 were breast procedures, X-rays, women's imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1206
diagnostic imaging	256
diagnostic procedures	21
image guided procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	21
minor procedures	21
musculoskeletal imaging	273
preventive care	663
ultrasound (sonogram)	266
women's imaging	1185
X-rays	1192

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	1131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	399
Black	623
Hispanic	76
Asian	37
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	703
From 75 to 84	280
85 and over	38
Less than 65	153

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	3
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	28
Dementia	3
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Washington, DC during 2020 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	821
diagnostic imaging	257
diagnostic procedures	35
image guided procedures	35
minimally invasive procedures	35
minor procedures	35
preventive care	277
ultrasound (sonogram)	252
women's imaging	786
X-rays	534

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	318
Hispanic	33
Asian	11
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	358
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	20
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD in 2020

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Washington, DC during 2021 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1146
diagnostic imaging	293
diagnostic procedures	24
image guided procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	24
minor procedures	24
preventive care	471
ultrasound (sonogram)	358
women's imaging	1122
X-rays	764

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	455
Hispanic	65
Asian	18
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	504
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	25
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD in 2021

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	2
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	28
Dementia	4
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Washington, DC during 2022 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1521
diagnostic imaging	309
diagnostic procedures	33
image guided procedures	33
minimally invasive procedures	33
minor procedures	33
preventive care	751
ultrasound (sonogram)	428
women's imaging	1488
X-rays	1060

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	348
Black	595
Hispanic	73
Asian	25
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	639
From 75 to 84	311
85 and over	29
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD in 2022

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	2
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Washington, DC during 2023 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	1019
diagnostic imaging	257
preventive care	350
ultrasound (sonogram)	412
women's imaging	1019
X-rays	607

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	351
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	377
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	29
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD in 2023

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	2
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Washington, DC were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

aspiration	12
breast procedures	1099
diagnostic imaging	294
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	12
excision	15
image guided procedures	43
minimally invasive procedures	43
minor procedures	34
musculoskeletal imaging	146
open surgery	15
preventive care	485
ultrasound (sonogram)	281
women's imaging	1061
X-rays	877

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	570

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	485
Asian / Pacific Islander	21
Non-Hispanic White	316
Hispanic	66
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	29

**Age**
75 to 84	210
85 and over	30
Less than 65	122
65 to 74	559

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and cancer.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	18
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1984. She completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Radiology and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (1984)

Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Radiology

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
iCAD, Inc	$343,579 Axxent Controller $139,409	None $87,437	Mammography-Powerlook AMP $3,165	$113,568
Delphinus Medical Technologies, Inc.	$288,000 $288,000
Devicor Medical Products, Inc.	$122,582 Revolve $111,133	ELITE $25	$11,425
GE Healthcare	$120,298 Ultrasound $115,413	XRay $4,382	$503
Dilon Technologies, Inc.	$45,391 MARGINPROBE PROBE $3,000	$42,391
Other	$64,673 Procedural Solutions $31,550	Mammomat Revelation $4,159	tomosynthesis $3,000	XP - Special Products $2,475	SELENIA DIMENSIONS $2,463	Other $21,026

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$727,137
Honoraria	$166,811
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$55,522
Travel and Lodging	$24,005
Charitable Contribution	$3,165
Other	$7,882

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Rachel F. Brem, MD.

iCAD, Inc	2014	$219,100.00	Physician Covered Recipient	none
iCAD, Inc	2018	$131,306.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock
iCAD, Inc	2015	$99,637.91	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock
iCAD, Inc	2017	$91,629.63	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock
iCAD, Inc	2016	$76,319.94	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock
iCAD, Inc	2013	$7,089.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock

Biography

Dr. Rachel Brem's area of specialization is diagnostic radiology. She has a special interest in breast cancer and breast imaging. Dr. Brem attended Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons and then went on to complete her residency at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. She is affiliated with GW Medical Faculty Associates. Her practice in Washington, DC is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.