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Dr. Brenda Simpson, MD

Atlanta, GA

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Simpson, Surgeon in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Brenda Simpson, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Simpson graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine and completed her residency at Emory Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Simpson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Simpson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Simpson’s office at (404) 255-8086.

    Where did Dr. Simpson go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Emory Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery | Emory University School Of Med | EMORY HEALTHCARE

    • Medical School: Emory University School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Simpson board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Brenda Simpson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Simpson speak?

    Dr. Simpson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Simpson treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Simpson diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Simpson. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Other Benign Changes in Right Breast
    • Cystic Breast Changes in Right Breast
    • Breast Disease
    • Various non-cancerous right breast conditions
    • Other benign right breast dysplasias
    • Right breast benign abnormalities
    • Fibrocystic right breast
    • Diffuse breast cysts right side
    • Right breast cystic disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6081: Other benign mammary dysplasias of right breast
    • N6011: Diffuse cystic mastopathy of right breast

    Also known as:

    • Fibroadenosis
    • Breast Tumor of Uncertain Behavior
    • Breast Disease
    • Fibrous breast tissue
    • Benign breast changes
    • Non-cancerous breast lumps
    • Breast Neoplasm
    • Breast Lump of Unknown Type
    • Uncertain Breast Growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6021: Fibroadenosis of right breast
    • N6022: Fibroadenosis of left breast
    • D4861: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of right breast

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
    • Mammography
    • Inconclusive mammogram
    • Unclear breast scan results
    • Abnormal breast scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast

    Also known as:

    • Benign Breast Changes in Left Breast
    • Breast Disease
    • Non-cancerous left breast conditions
    • Fibrocystic changes left breast
    • Left mammary dysplasia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6082: Other benign mammary dysplasias of left breast

    What procedures does Dr. Simpson perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Simpson performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Simpson. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
    • Additional Breast Biopsy with Ultrasound Guidance
    • Stereotactic Breast Biopsy (Additional Lesion)
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Tissue Sample
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
    • Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
    • Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
    • Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
    • Breast Mass Removal with Marker
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy (Additional Lesion)
    • Breast Tissue Sample (Multiple Sites)
    • Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Lesion Sampling

    CPT Codes:

    • 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
    • 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion
    • 19084: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; each additional lesion, including ultrasound guidance (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 19082: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; each additional lesion, including stereotactic guidance (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Partial Mastectomy
    • Simple Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Lumpectomy
    • Breast conserving surgery
    • Quadrantectomy
    • Segmentectomy
    • Complete Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal Surgery
    • Total Mastectomy
    • Unilateral Mastectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
    • 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete

    Also known as:

    • Breast Biopsy with Stereotactic Guidance
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
    • Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19081: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance

    Also known as:

    • Draining a Lump or Collection of Fluid
    • Abscess Aspiration
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Hematoma Puncture
    • Bulla Aspiration

    CPT Codes:

    • 10160: Puncture aspiration of abscess, hematoma, bulla, or cyst

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Removal (Additional)
    • Breast Lesion Excision
    • Nipple Exploration
    • Additional Breast Lump Excision
    • Breast Tumor Removal with Marker
    • Open Breast Biopsy (Additional)
    • Breast Cyst Removal
    • Fibroadenoma Excision
    • Breast Tumor Removal
    • Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal
    • Nipple duct exploration
    • Lactiferous duct excision
    • Papilloma removal from nipple

    CPT Codes:

    • 19126: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; each additional lesion separately identified by a preoperative radiological marker (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 19120: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions
    • 19110: Nipple exploration, with or without excision of a solitary lactiferous duct or a papilloma lactiferous duct

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cyst Aspiration
    • Breast Cyst Drainage
    • Puncture of Breast Cyst

    CPT Codes:

    • 19000: Puncture aspiration of cyst of breast;

    Also known as:

    • Modified Radical Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal with Lymph Node Dissection
    • Breast Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 19307: Mastectomy, modified radical, including axillary lymph nodes, with or without pectoralis minor muscle, but excluding pectoralis major muscle

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Localization
    • Breast clip placement
    • Wire localization for breast surgery
    • Radioactive seed placement in breast
    • Ultrasound-guided breast marker

    CPT Codes:

    • 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Localization
    • Breast Marker Placement
    • Wire Localization Breast
    • Mammographic Guided Breast Localization

    CPT Codes:

    • 19281: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including mammographic guidance

    Also known as:

    • Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
    • Lymph Node Identification
    • Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
    • Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes

    CPT Codes:

    • 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Axillary Node Biopsy
    • Underarm Lymph Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)

    Does Dr. Simpson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Simpson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 255-8086 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Simpson accept in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Simpson in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Simpson's office located?

    Dr. Brenda Simpson's Primary Practice

    975 Johnson Ferry Rd Ste 100

    Atlanta, GA 30342

    (404) 255-8086

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    Dr. Brenda Simpson's Practice 2

    975 Johnson Ferry Rd Ste 500

    Sandy Springs, GA 30342

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    Dr. Brenda Simpson's Practice 3

    3180 North Point Pkwy Ste 203

    Alpharetta, GA 30005

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    What is Dr. Simpson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Simpson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932179728.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Simpson?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Simpson

    What is Dr. Brenda Simpson's specialty?

    Dr. Simpson is a Surgeon near Atlanta, GA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Simpson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brenda Simpson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Simpson is affiliated with Northside Hospital Atlanta, Northside Hospital Forsyth, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Augusta Hospital, Northside Hospital Cherokee which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Brenda Simpson accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Brenda Simpson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brenda Simpson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Simpson's office at (404) 255-8086 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brenda Simpson?

    Please contact Dr. Simpson's office at (404) 255-8086 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Brenda Simpson have?

    Dr. Brenda Simpson is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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