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Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine, Foot & Ankle Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1985)

Professional interests include: excision, ankle sprain, elbow surgery, and more.

3920 N Union Boulevard Suite 330
Colorado Springs, CO 80907

(719) 570-7272

Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Colorado Springs, CO specializing in sports medicine, foot & ankle surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1985 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD is affiliated with HealthOne, UCHealth, CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region, HEALTHONE CLINIC SERVICES - ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS LLC and HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge.

Office Locations

1400 E Boulder Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909

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3920 N Union Boulevard Suite 330
Colorado Springs, CO 80907

(719) 570-7272

(719) 570-9030

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CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

4105 Briargate Parkway Suite 300
Colorado Springs, CO 80920

(719) 402-0200

(719) 402-0480

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Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint aspiration

joint injections

In 2012, Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD performed more joint aspiration, and joint injections procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Colorado.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Colorado Springs, CO during 2012 were manual therapy, rehabilitation, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	43
doctor visit	260
injections	43
manual therapy	87
musculoskeletal imaging	20
rehabilitation	70
X-rays	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Colorado Springs, CO during 2013 were aspiration, injections, manual therapy and rehabilitation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	87
doctor visit	292
injections	87
manual therapy	51
musculoskeletal imaging	24
rehabilitation	48
X-rays	24

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	22
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Colorado Springs, CO during 2014 were aspiration, injections, manual therapy and rehabilitation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	115
doctor visit	284
injections	115
manual therapy	105
musculoskeletal imaging	32
rehabilitation	96
X-rays	32

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	22
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Colorado Springs, CO during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and manual therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	135
doctor visit	499
hip imaging	22
injections	135
manual therapy	93
musculoskeletal imaging	74
pelvic imaging	23
rehabilitation	91
X-rays	97

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	484

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	608
Black	22
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	366
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	52
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Colorado Springs, CO during 2016 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
doctor visit	246
injections	26
manual therapy	51
musculoskeletal imaging	16
rehabilitation	71
X-rays	16

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	11
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Colorado Springs, CO during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
doctor visit	260
injections	15
musculoskeletal imaging	21
X-rays	21

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	17
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Colorado Springs, CO during 2018 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	46
doctor visit	294
hospital care	12
injections	46
inpatient care	12
musculoskeletal imaging	36
X-rays	50

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	25
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	18
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Colorado Springs, CO during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	41
doctor visit	265
hospital care	13
injections	41
inpatient care	13
musculoskeletal imaging	105
X-rays	105

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	11
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	13
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Colorado Springs, CO during 2020 were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	192
musculoskeletal imaging	75
X-rays	75

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	14
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Colorado Springs, CO during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	39
doctor visit	229
injections	39
musculoskeletal imaging	53
X-rays	100

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	16
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Colorado Springs, CO during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	18
doctor visit	186
injections	18
musculoskeletal imaging	38
X-rays	89

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	12
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Colorado Springs, CO were manual therapy, rehabilitation, X-rays and aspiration.

aspiration	56
doctor visit	273
hip imaging	22
hospital care	12
injections	56
inpatient care	12
manual therapy	77
musculoskeletal imaging	44
pelvic imaging	23
rehabilitation	75
X-rays	57

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	206
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	62
85 and over	18
Less than 65	32
65 to 74	124

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1985. He completed residency at Brooke Army Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Sports Medicine and has a state license in North Dakota.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1985)

Residency: Brooke Army Medical Center (1992)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Sports Medicine

Licensed In: North Dakota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael B. Simpson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HealthOne

UCHealth

CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

HEALTHONE CLINIC SERVICES - ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS LLC

HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$15,510 DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS SOFT TISSUE IB LIGAMENT AUGMENTATION $114	DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS TRAUMA DISTAL RADIUS $97	$15,300
GEMINI MOUNTAIN MEDICAL, LLC	$4,072 $4,072
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.	$3,904 FOOTANDANKLE $1,955	Infinity $1,274	INVISION $247	AUGMENT $150	Prophecy $129	Other $148
Stryker Corporation	$1,380 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $486	trauma navigation system $294	Trauma $124	NAV - ADAPT PLATFORM $119	1688 $104	Other $254
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$335 REGENETEN Shoulder $163	Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System $144	Bioinductive Implant with Arthroscopic Delivery System - Medium $20	WEREWOLF $7
Other	$885 Sports Med Shoulder $148	ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $93	Trauma $59	Physio-Stim $41	Exogen $41	Other $502

**Types of Payments**
Education	$12,237
Travel and Lodging	$7,068
Food and Beverage	$6,782

Biography

Dr. Michael Simpson practices foot & ankle surgery, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, and sports medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Simpson include meniscus repair, neuroma, and myositis. After completing medical school at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, he performed his residency at Brooke Army Medical Center. Dr. Simpson's hospital/clinic affiliations include CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region, UCHealth, and HealthOne.