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Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Mayo Medical School (2007)

Professional interests include: fundus photography, tonometry, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and more.

1155 21st Street Nw Suite M400
Washington, DC 20036

(202) 296-4900

Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD is an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). She graduated from Mayo Medical School in 2007 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Health.

Office Locations

110 Irving Street Nw
Washington, DC 20010

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1155 21st Street Nw Suite M400
Washington, DC 20036

(202) 296-4900

(202) 293-3409

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Some issues Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

fundus photography

In 2023, Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD had a list price for fundus photography that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	89
eye procedures	192

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2013 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	654
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	67
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	517

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	65
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD in 2014

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2015 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	820
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	396

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	448
Black	164
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD in 2015

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2016 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	32
evoked potential test	13
eye procedures	778
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	69
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD in 2016

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2017 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	32
eye procedures	955
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD in 2017

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	17
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2018 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	19
eye procedures	873
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	70
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD in 2018

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14
eye procedures	934

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	78
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD in 2019

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	16
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	13
doctor visit	14
eye procedures	876
laser treatment	13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	318
Black	75
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD in 2020

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	18
Dementia	3
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	14
doctor visit	1000
eye procedures	622
laser treatment	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD.

**Gender**
Male	281
Female	371

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	483
Black	89
Hispanic	11
Asian	14
Other	55
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	317
From 75 to 84	255
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD in 2021

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	16
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	20
doctor visit	1043
eye procedures	640
laser treatment	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD.

**Gender**
Male	287
Female	433

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	548
Black	90
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	58
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	348
From 75 to 84	285
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD in 2022

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	15
Dementia	2
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Washington, DC were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	280
evoked potential test	13
eye procedures	714
laser treatment	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	75
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	287
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	21

**Age**
75 to 84	150
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	195

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD graduated from Mayo Medical School in 2007. She completed residency at Mayo Clinic. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: Mayo Medical School (2007)

Residency: Mayo Clinic (2011)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

MedStar Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Washington, DC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Amy E. Green-Simms, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$427 Pazeo $132	Simbrinza $99	ACTIVEFOCUS $28	Ilevro $12	$155
Allergan Inc.	$356 LUMIGAN $205	OZURDEX $126	RESTASIS $17	$8
AbbVie Inc.	$226 OZURDEX $92	LUMIGAN $82	ALPHAGAN P $52
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$143 XIIDRA $88	Travatan Z $27	Ilevro $16	Simbrinza $13
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$134 LOTEMAX SM $40	VYZULTA $30	BESIVANCE $24	PROLENSA $24	BIOTRUE ONE DAY $15
Other	$935 EYSUVIS $92	Bromsite $67	Daytona $67	TEARCARE SYSTEM $63	VYZULTA $61	Other $585

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,135
Entertainment	$67
Gift	$19

Biography

Dr. Amy Green-Simms is a specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease) in Washington, DC. Her areas of expertise include macular hole, LASIK, and scanning laser polarimetry. She is professionally affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Green-Simms graduated from Mayo Medical School. Her medical residency was performed at Mayo Clinic. The average patient rating for Dr. Green-Simms is 4.0 stars (out of 5).