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
- Primary practice
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263 Farmington Ave, General Surgery
Farmington, CT 060306227
(860) 679-8080
fax (860) 679-1420
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Frequently asked questions
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.