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BRIAN D SHAMES MD
NPI 1306898259
Surgery in Farmington, CT

Active since May 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.34/100
CMS Quality Rating
263 FARMINGTON AVE, GENERAL SURGERY, FARMINGTON, CT 06030(860) 679-8080(860) 679-1420 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 20, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Brian D Shames Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

BRIAN D SHAMES MD (NPI 1306898259) is an individual surgery provider in Farmington, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (049264) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306898259
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameBRIAN D SHAMESCredential: MD
Location Address263 FARMINGTON AVE, GENERAL SURGERYFarmington, CT 06030-6227
Mailing Address263 Farmington Ave, Provider Enrollment OfficeFarmington, CT 06030-2212 · (860) 679-7503 · Fax (860) 679-1610
Phone(860) 679-8080
Fax(860) 679-1420
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Connecticut School Of MedicineGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateMay 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 20, 2022
✔ NPI 1306898259 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in CT · 049264
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedTransplant SurgeryTaxonomy 204F00000X · License 049264 (CT)
263 FARMINGTON AVE, Farmington, CT 06030
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Other Identifiers 3

Other049264CT · Connecticare
Medicaid1306898259CT
Other010049264CT02CT · Anthem Bc/bs

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Brian D Shames Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6406846997
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110321000410
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
41 services38 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
22 services22 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06030 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$93.86 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $23.46 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$75.55 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $18.88 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

79.34/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality69.22
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost48.08

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT HEALTH CENTER
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
263 FARMINGTON AVE, LABORATORY HBP GROUP
FARMINGTON, CT 06030
Capitol Planning Region (860) 679-7503
MR. IAN THOMAS MCNEILL
Neurological Surgery
263 FARMINGTON AVE
FARMINGTON, CT 06030
Capitol Planning Region (860) 679-8080
DR. LUIS CHAVEZ DE PAZ DDS, MS, PHD
Dentist (Endodontics)
263 FARMINGTON AVE
FARMINGTON, CT 06030
Capitol Planning Region (860) 679-2719
TARUNYA REDDY VEDERE
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
263 FARMINGTON AVE
FARMINGTON, CT 06030
Capitol Planning Region (860) 679-3245
ZACHARY TALLENT SOLOMON
Surgery
263 FARMINGTON AVE
FARMINGTON, CT 06030
Capitol Planning Region (860) 679-3467
MICHAEL CONNOLLY
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
263 FARMINGTON AVE
FARMINGTON, CT 06030
Capitol Planning Region (860) 679-4733
EMILY WENG DO
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
263 FARMINGTON AVE
FARMINGTON, CT 06030
Capitol Planning Region (860) 679-3158
ANDREW KEMERLEY DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
263 FARMINGTON AVE
FARMINGTON, CT 06030
Capitol Planning Region (860) 679-3467

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Brian Shames's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Shames is 1306898259. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2006.

Where is Brian Shames located?

Brian Shames practices at 263 Farmington Ave General Surgery, Farmington, CT 06030. The listed phone number is (860) 679-8080.

What is Brian Shames's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Brian Shames enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian Shames is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Shames was last updated on September 20, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.