Medicare Enrolled
Dr. William Simpson
Urology Physician · Augusta, GA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Simpson from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Simpson
Dr. William Simpson is an urology physician in Augusta, GA, with 11 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Simpson performed 6,233 Medicare services across 2,640 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Simpson received a total of $14,920 from 52 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 302 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Simpson is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 11 years in practice
▲ Top 16% volume in GA
$14,920 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,233
Medicare services
Top 16% in GA for urology physician
2,640
Unique beneficiaries
$25
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~567 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
2,800 | $0 | $0 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
756 | $2 | $25 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
596 | $62 | $164 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
458 | $89 | $249 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
406 | $7 | $108 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
176 | $8 | $22 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
127 | $59 | $700 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 111 | $18 | $51 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
107 | $71 | $227 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 102 | $130 | $700 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
58 | $69 | $600 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
54 | $41 | $190 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
51 | $24 | $359 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
48 | $39 | $102 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
38 | $98 | $850 |
| Free PSA test A blood test that measures the amount of unbound prostate-specific antigen in the blood. |
38 | $18 | $51 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
36 | $115 | $360 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
35 | $9 | $100 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
34 | $6 | $140 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure flow study A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder during voiding to evaluate how well the bladder and urethra are functioning. |
32 | $159 | $1,200 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
31 | $19 | $51 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures. |
25 | $176 | $1,036 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
25 | $38 | $85 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
18 | $24 | $125 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
17 | $59 | $225 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
16 | $98 | $292 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
14 | $107 | $1,400 |
| Transurethral prostate removal with electrocautery This procedure involves removing the prostate gland through the urethra using an endoscope and an electrocautery knife to control bleeding. |
13 | $524 | $2,500 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
11 | $294 | $2,000 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
0.4% high complexity
55.0% medium
44.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$14,920
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,131/year across 7 years
Top 14% in GA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
52
Companies
302
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$11,794 (79.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,126 (20.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,745
2023
$4,765
2022
$1,318
2021
$568
2020
$1,894
2019
$2,380
2018
$1,249
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$572
Axonics, Inc.
$476
Teleflex LLC
$384
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$263
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$234
Boston Scientific Corporation
$139
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$118
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$84
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$64
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$59
Davol Inc.
$51
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$46
ABBVIE INC.
$44
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$43
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$41
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$35
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$31
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$20
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$17
Top 3 companies account for 52.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$3,117
Boston Scientific Corporation
$2,278
Coloplast Corp
$1,641
Axonics, Inc.
$1,290
NeoTract Inc.
$953
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$713
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$545
Teleflex LLC
$491
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$263
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$258
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$248
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$234
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$184
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$178
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$176
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$166
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$156
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$143
AbbVie Inc.
$138
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$128
Richard Wolf Medical Instruments Corp.
$125
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$122
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$118
Caldera Medical, Inc
$107
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$100
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$98
ABBVIE INC.
$92
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$84
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$78
Medtronic, Inc.
$64
Davol Inc.
$51
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$51
Olympus America Inc.
$48
COLOPLAST CORP
$47
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$46
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$45
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$42
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$41
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$34
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$31
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$24
Allergan, Inc.
$23
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
$23
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$20
Covidien LP
$18
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$14
Cardinal Health 414 LLC
$14
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Retrophin, Inc.
$12
Ambu Inc.
$10
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$9
Top 3 companies account for 47.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(815) Thiola · ADSTILADRIN · AFINITOR · AMS · AMS 700 · AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT · AMS 700 CXR RTE Kit · AMS Ambicor · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · ARISTA AH FlexiTip · AVEED · Altis · Axonics · Axumin · BOTOX · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · CAMCEVI · DAVINCI XI · Da Vinci Surgical System · Desara · EDEX · ENDOBEAM · GEMTESA · GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GENERAL THERAPIES · GENERAL - KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · GREENLIGHT · General - Kidney Stone Disease · INTERSTIM · INTRAROSA · JATENZO · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LITHOVUE EMPOWER · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Natesto · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · Olympus Cysto-Resection · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · PENILE & TESTICULAR RECONSTRUCTN · POSLUMA · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · Polysorb · REZUM · ShockPulse - SE · Sonablate HIFU · SpaceOAR System · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · Spectra · TITAN · TLANDO · Thiola · Titan · Trelstar · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift System · VIRTUE · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (79%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
31
Per 100K population
15.0
County median income
$53,197
Nearest hospital
WELLSTAR MCG HEALTH, AFFILIATED WITH MED COL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Simpson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% of GA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Simpson experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Simpson performed 2,800 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Simpson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Simpson received a total of $14,920 from 52 companies across 302 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Simpson's costs compare to other urology physicians in Augusta?
Dr. Simpson's average Medicare payment per service is $25. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Simpson) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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