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Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD

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Specializes in: Vascular Surgery

Professional interests include: peripheral vascular disease, atherosclerosis, aneurysm, and more.

171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29425

(843) 792-1414

Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD is a vascular surgeon in Charleston, SC specializing in vascular surgery. Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD is affiliated with MUSC Health and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Office Locations

109 Bee Street Ralph H. Johnson Vamc (534)
Charleston, SC 29401

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171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29425

(843) 792-1414

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25 Courtenay Drive 1st Floor, Musc Health Vascular Surgery at Ashley River Tower
Charleston, SC 29425

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

upper extremity arterial duplex

In 2023, Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD performed more upper extremity arterial duplex procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina.

Top 10%

By Volume:

lower extremity venous duplex

vascular procedures

In 2023, Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD performed more lower extremity venous duplex, and vascular procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina.

Top 25%

By Volume:

carotid duplex ultrasound

vascular ultrasound

In 2012, Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD performed more carotid duplex ultrasound, and vascular ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Charleston, SC during 2012 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	40
doctor visit	249
pelvic imaging	40
ultrasound (sonogram)	620
vascular procedures	741

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Charleston, SC during 2013 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	40
doctor visit	227
pelvic imaging	40
ultrasound (sonogram)	525
vascular procedures	625

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	300
Female	339

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	435
Black	189
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	40
Less than 65	142

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	44
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Charleston, SC during 2014 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	17
doctor visit	193
pelvic imaging	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	438
vascular procedures	550

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	361
Black	184
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	48
Less than 65	142

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	44
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Charleston, SC during 2015 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	47
doctor visit	241
pelvic imaging	47
ultrasound (sonogram)	1309
vascular procedures	1528

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1256
Female	1416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1758
Black	828
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1132
From 75 to 84	718
85 and over	214
Less than 65	608

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	43
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Charleston, SC during 2016 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	67
doctor visit	321
endarterectomy	14
neck surgery	14
pelvic imaging	67
ultrasound (sonogram)	1145
vascular procedures	1378

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	621
Female	622

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	851
Black	360
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	516
From 75 to 84	359
85 and over	107
Less than 65	261

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Charleston, SC during 2017 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	43
doctor visit	352
endarterectomy	12
pelvic imaging	43
ultrasound (sonogram)	914
vascular procedures	1126

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	571
Female	529

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	766
Black	309
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	476
From 75 to 84	309
85 and over	85
Less than 65	230

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	45
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Charleston, SC during 2018 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	42
doctor visit	463
pelvic imaging	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	988
vascular procedures	1156

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	618
Female	574

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	833
Black	317
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	518
From 75 to 84	359
85 and over	100
Less than 65	215

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	45
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Charleston, SC during 2019 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	41
doctor visit	289
pelvic imaging	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	1011
vascular procedures	1215

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	626
Female	562

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	836
Black	314
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	495
From 75 to 84	395
85 and over	105
Less than 65	193

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	43
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Charleston, SC during 2020 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	34
doctor visit	192
pelvic imaging	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	761
vascular procedures	901

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	504
Female	446

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	673
Black	242
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	397
From 75 to 84	309
85 and over	89
Less than 65	155

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	43
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Charleston, SC during 2021 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	20
doctor visit	222
pelvic imaging	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	747
vascular procedures	921

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	503
Female	449

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	692
Black	222
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	398
From 75 to 84	325
85 and over	92
Less than 65	137

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	41
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Charleston, SC during 2022 were vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	164
ultrasound (sonogram)	641
vascular procedures	796

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	391
Female	351

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	570
Black	149
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	312
From 75 to 84	278
85 and over	63
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	42
Dementia	9
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Charleston, SC were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

abdominal imaging	39
doctor visit	264
endarterectomy	13
neck surgery	14
pelvic imaging	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	827
vascular procedures	994

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	515
Female	505

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	283
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	706
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	12

**Age**
75 to 84	307
85 and over	85
Less than 65	197
65 to 74	430

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Education & Training

He has a state license in South Carolina.

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MUSC Health

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Medicare, Aetna Medicare, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, TRICARE, Employers Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Coventry, Blue Choice, First Health, MedCost, Molina Healthcare, Group Health Plan (GHP), Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare), Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC), BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace), Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization), Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators, First Choice/Select Health (NEIC), Absolute Total Care (NEIC), Clover Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Aetna (Open Choice), AllWell by Absolute Total Care, Aetna (Managed Choice), Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP), Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace), First Choice Next and Aetna (Exclusive Choice).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Medicare

Aetna Medicare

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Employers Health Network

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Coventry

Blue Choice

First Health

MedCost

Molina Healthcare

Group Health Plan (GHP)

Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare)

Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina

Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)

BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace)

Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators

First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)

Absolute Total Care (NEIC)

Clover Health

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Aetna (Open Choice)

AllWell by Absolute Total Care

Aetna (Managed Choice)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)

Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace)

First Choice Next

Aetna (Exclusive Choice)

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$566 HawkOne $304	Endurant $261
Innovation Technologies Inc	$156 Irrisept $156
Boston Scientific Corporation	$152 GENERAL ATHERECTOMY $152
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$119 STRATTICE $119
Allergan Inc.	$117 AlloDerm $117
Other	$292 Restrata Wound Matrix $61	AirSeal $43	Echelon Powered Circular $39	Energy: Harmonic $37	TISSEEL $32	Other $80

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,402

Research Payments

Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD has received 13 research payments totaling $14,086.

Biography

Dr. Thomas Brothers' specialty is vascular surgery. He is conversant in German. Clinical interests for Dr. Brothers include thoracic outlet syndrome, peripheral artery disease (PAD), and aortic aneurysm. Dr. Brothers is professionally affiliated with MUSC Health and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He studied medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School. He can accept Blue California, Coventry, and Employers Health Network, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Brothers's practice in Charleston, SC is open to new patients as reported by MUSC Health.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD in 2017

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD in 2018

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Edward Brothers, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

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Insurance Information

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General Payments

Research Payments

Biography

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