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Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE

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(Dr. Bret Mitchell Schipper, MD)

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Specializes in: General Surgery, Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery) and Pediatric Surgery

Ross University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), bowel surgery, appendectomy, and more.

2800 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06606

(860) 714-4508

Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE is a general surgeon in Plainville, CT specializing in general surgery, surgical oncology (cancer surgery) and pediatric surgery. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE is affiliated with Hartford Healthcare, MidState Medical Center, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Windham Hospital, The William H. Backus Hospital, Hartford Hospital, Hospital of Central Connecticut, Hartford HealthCare Medical Group, Integrated Care Partners, HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALISTS PLLC and Hartford Healthcare Medical Group.

Office Locations

201 North Mountain Road Suite 202
Plainville, CT 06062

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2800 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06606

(860) 714-4508

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Integrated Care Partners

85 Seymour Street Suite 700
Hartford, CT 06106

(860) 696-2040

(860) 696-2050

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Some issues Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News

“Moule previously served as president, Americas at Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a $1.1B operating unit within the Fortive Corp. -- Bret Schipper was appointed chief of surgical oncology at Hartford...”—"Movers & Shakers: CT Humane Society names Gold medical director", Hartford Business, February 2020

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE in 2023

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

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In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Connecticut, Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE treated as a general surgeon in Plainville, CT during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE for Medicare patients.

hospital care	54
inpatient care	54

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE treated as a general surgeon in Plainville, CT during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	117
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	13
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	46
Dementia	13
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE treated as a general surgeon in Plainville, CT during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	87
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	20
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Dementia	17
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE treated as a general surgeon in Plainville, CT during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	74
hospital care	119
inpatient care	119

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	38
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE treated as a general surgeon in Plainville, CT during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	87
hospital care	88
inpatient care	88

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	19
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	44
Dementia	19
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE treated as a general surgeon in Plainville, CT during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	106
hospital care	171
inpatient care	171

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	25
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	19
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE treated as a general surgeon in Plainville, CT during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	118
hospital care	145
inpatient care	145

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	41
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	20
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	23

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	32

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	20
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE treated as a general surgeon in Plainville, CT during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	78
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE treated as a general surgeon in Plainville, CT during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	76
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	15
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE treated as a general surgeon in Plainville, CT during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	21
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE treated as a general surgeon in Plainville, CT were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	78
hospital care	80
inpatient care	80

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	85
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	35
85 and over	14
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	39

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Dementia	13
Cancer	26

Education & Training

Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Hartford Healthcare

MidState Medical Center

Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Windham Hospital

The William H. Backus Hospital

Hartford Hospital

Hospital of Central Connecticut

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group

Integrated Care Partners

HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALISTS PLLC

Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE appears to accept the following insurance providers: ConnectiCare, Cigna, Aetna, MultiPlan, Coventry, Anthem, WellCare, Prime Health, United Healthcare, Inc., Health New England, CarePartners of Connecticut, Connecticare Medicare and Healthy Connecticut.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE accepts the following insurance providers:

ConnectiCare

Cigna

Aetna

MultiPlan

Coventry

Anthem

WellCare

Prime Health

United Healthcare

Inc.

Health New England

CarePartners of Connecticut

Connecticare Medicare

Healthy Connecticut

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bret M. Schipper, MD, CPE. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Baxter Healthcare	$1,298 TISSEEL $1,225	FLOSEAL $73
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$555 Da Vinci Surgical System $555
Medtronic, Inc.	$205 $205
Ethicon Inc.	$170 Monarch Platform $156	Mesh $14
Ethicon US, LLC	$135 Endoscopy Endocutters $32	SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix Family of Products $31	Mechanical $21	ENSEAL Product Family $19	HARMONIC Product Family $18	Other $13
Other	$560 Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $85	ERBITUX $41	ARIETTA PRECISION $38	KEYTRUDA $36	Creon $35	Other $325

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$1,225
Food and Beverage	$1,093
Education	$450
Travel and Lodging	$155

Biography

Dr. Bret Schipper is a pediatric surgery, general surgery, and surgical oncology (cancer surgery) specialist. Areas of expertise for Dr. Schipper include cancer screening, liver tumor, and whipple procedure. He is affiliated with Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Windham Hospital, and Hospital of Central Connecticut. MultiPlan, Anthem, and ConnectiCare are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Schipper honors. Hartford Healthcare reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Hartford, CT. He attended Ross University School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and a hospital affiliated with SUNY Upstate Medical University.