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DR. BRET MITCHELL SCHIPPER MD
NPI 1821296500
Surgery - Surgical Oncology in Hartford, CT

Active since July 05, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85 SEYMOUR ST STE 700, HARTFORD, CT 06106(860) 696-2040 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 9, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 9, 2019, Dec 6, 2019, May 19, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Bret Mitchell Schipper Md NPPES

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

DR. BRET MITCHELL SCHIPPER MD (NPI 1821296500) is an individual surgical oncology provider in Hartford, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (050396) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Bridgeport, and is a graduate of Other (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821296500
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086X0206X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRET MITCHELL SCHIPPERCredential: MD
Location Address85 SEYMOUR ST STE 700Hartford, CT 06106-5533
Mailing Address85 Seymour St Ste 700Hartford, CT 06106-5533 · (860) 696-2040
Phone(860) 696-2040
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJuly 5, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 9, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1821296500 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086X0206X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CT · 050396✔ Licensed in PA · MD435638
Definition
A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.
85 SEYMOUR ST STE 700, Hartford, CT 06106
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12800 Main StBridgeport, CT 06606-4201 · Phone (860) 714-4508

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Bret Mitchell Schipper 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 ID6608059720
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120131000052
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Bret Schipper reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists, PLLC
Same address
Surgery
85 SEYMOUR ST STE 415
Hartford, CT 06106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 1,921 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023584216 (860) 246-2071
Trinity Health Of New England Provider Network Organization Inc
1.7 mi
Internal Medicine
114 WOODLAND ST, SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL GROUP INC.
Hartford, CT 06105
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 1,186 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003882812 (860) 714-1325

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
17 services11 patients
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.
16 services14 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
15 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06106 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
$183.10 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $45.77 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4035
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier12 claims195 services$4.13 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4152
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier12 claims3,466 services$0.23 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral formula, nutritionally incomplete/modular nutrients, includes specific nutrients, carbohydrates (e.g., glucose polymers), proteins/amino acids (e.g., glutamine, arginine), fat (e.g., medium chain triglycerides) or combination, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4155
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier12 claims288 services$0.57 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

KENDRA DEVANNEY
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
85 SEYMOUR ST STE 700
HARTFORD, CT 06106
Capitol Planning Region (860) 696-2040
DEAN DAVID GEORGE M.D.
Dermatology
85 SEYMOUR ST STE 700
HARTFORD, CT 06106
Capitol Planning Region (860) 696-3350
DELANEY ELLEN LANCOR
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
85 SEYMOUR ST STE 700
HARTFORD, CT 06106
Capitol Planning Region (860) 696-2040

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 Bret Schipper's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bret Schipper is 1821296500. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2007.

Where is Bret Schipper located?

Bret Schipper practices at 85 Seymour St Ste 700, Hartford, CT 06106. The listed phone number is (860) 696-2040.

What is Bret Schipper's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Oncology, with taxonomy code 2086X0206X.

Is Bret Schipper enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bret Schipper 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Bret Schipper's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Bret Schipper reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists, PLLC (Hartford, CT) and Trinity Health Of New England Provider Network Organization Inc (Hartford, CT). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Bret Schipper's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Bret Schipper accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Bret Schipper as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bret Schipper was last updated on December 9, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.