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Dr. Katherine Simon, MD

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

Professional interests include: breast biopsy, breast cancer, ultrasound-guided core breast biopsy, and more.

1305 York Avenue 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10021

(212) 746-6000

Dr. Katherine Simon, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in New York, NY specializing in diagnostic radiology. Dr. Katherine Simon, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL and WEILL CORNELL IMAGING AT NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN.

Office Locations

Address:

1283 York Avenue 7th Floor
New York, NY 10065

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1305 York Avenue 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10021

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2315 Broadway 4th Floor
New York, NY 10024

Address:

416 East 55th Street
New York, NY 10022

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425 East 61st Street 9th Floor
New York, NY 10065

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520 East 70th Street Ground Floor
New York, NY 10021

Address:

525 E 68th Street Box 141
New York, NY 10065

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53 Beekman Street Ground Level
New York, NY 10038

Some issues Dr. Katherine Simon, MD can help you with:

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

breast procedures	768
diagnostic imaging	139
diagnostic procedures	27
image guided procedures	42
minimally invasive procedures	42
minor procedures	27
preventive care	284
ultrasound (sonogram)	303
women's imaging	726
X-rays	423

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	373
Black	36
Hispanic	35
Asian	18
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	26
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	36

breast procedures	920
diagnostic imaging	122
diagnostic procedures	43
image guided procedures	63
minimally invasive procedures	63
minor procedures	43
preventive care	386
ultrasound (sonogram)	349
women's imaging	857
X-rays	508

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	416
Black	56
Hispanic	54
Asian	23
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	330
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	33
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	35

breast procedures	749
diagnostic imaging	121
diagnostic procedures	32
image guided procedures	30
minimally invasive procedures	30
minor procedures	32
preventive care	248
ultrasound (sonogram)	350
women's imaging	719
X-rays	369

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	355
Black	40
Hispanic	17
Asian	19
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	24
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	4
Cancer	40

breast procedures	752
diagnostic imaging	144
diagnostic procedures	16
image guided procedures	40
minimally invasive procedures	40
minor procedures	16
preventive care	272
ultrasound (sonogram)	296
women's imaging	712
X-rays	416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	362
Black	39
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	38
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	2
Cancer	39

breast procedures	417
diagnostic imaging	103
diagnostic procedures	10
image guided procedures	41
minimally invasive procedures	41
minor procedures	10
preventive care	127
ultrasound (sonogram)	146
women's imaging	376
X-rays	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	20
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	17
Dementia	5
Cancer	48

breast procedures	1471
diagnostic imaging	273
diagnostic procedures	73
image guided procedures	130
minimally invasive procedures	130
minor procedures	73
preventive care	472
ultrasound (sonogram)	596
women's imaging	1341
X-rays	745

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Simon, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Katherine Simon, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in New York, NY were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and ultrasound (sonogram).

breast procedures	848
diagnostic imaging	150
diagnostic procedures	34
image guided procedures	59
minimally invasive procedures	59
minor procedures	34
preventive care	298
ultrasound (sonogram)	340
women's imaging	788
X-rays	448

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Simon, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	6
Non-Hispanic White	172
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	14
Other	12

**Age**
75 to 84	75
85 and over	14
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	124

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Simon, MD From 2016 - 2021

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

Hypertension	22
High Cholesterol	23
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	6
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	10
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	19
Dementia	1

Education & Training

She has a state license in New York.

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Katherine Simon, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL

WEILL CORNELL IMAGING AT NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN

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. Katherine Simon, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP), United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Empire BlueCross BlueShield and VNSNY CHOICE.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Katherine Simon, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP)

United Healthcare

Oxford Health Plans

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

VNSNY CHOICE

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Biography

Dr. Katherine Simon sees patients in New York, NY and City of New York, NY. Her medical specialty is diagnostic radiology. She is professionally affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian.