Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Brian Shames, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Transplant Surgery Physician · Farmington, CT

  • NPI 1306898259
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
263 Farmington Ave, General Surgery
Farmington, CT 060306227
(860) 679-8080
fax (860) 679-1420

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 20, 2022
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Connecticut #049264
Medicaid
CT #1306898259

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1306898259. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
37
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$3,704
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 24 20 $94
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 13 13 $112

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 26. This provider delivers 1.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,629
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. 4 $1,629.07

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$1,223
Food and Beverage
$397
Gift
$9

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Brian Shames's medical specialty?
Dr. Brian Shames practices Surgery Physician in Farmington, CT.
Where does Dr. Brian Shames practice?
Dr. Brian Shames practices at 263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 060306227. Office phone: 8606798080.
What is Dr. Brian Shames's NPI?
Dr. Brian Shames's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306898259, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brian Shames accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brian Shames accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brian Shames commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.