Dr. Brian J. Shimkus
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 23 years
- Graduated from: Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1998
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1730164591
Dr. Brian J. Shimkus MD
Medical Toxicologist
He is located at 3201 South Austin Avenue Suite 315 in Georgetown, TX 78626. Can help patients with the following: Alcoholism, Bladder Control, Inguinal Hernia, Methemoglobinemia, Migraine, Peptic Ulcer. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730164591. Appointment can be made via the phone number (512) 358-9428. He also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://healthcare.ascension.org/doctors/1730164591/brian-jay-shimkus-georgetown-tx. He is affiliated with 4 practices and 3 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Brian Jay Shimkus, being an medical toxicologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Brian J. Shimkus.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Alcoholism
- Anemia
- Arsenic Poisoning
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Bladder Control
- Chest Pain
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Ciguatera Poisoning
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Cystitis
- Diarrhea
- Drug Overdose
- Edema
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
- Fever
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyponatremia
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lead Poisoning
- Mercury Poisoning
- Methemoglobinemia
- Migraine
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Prescription Refill
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Procedures Performed by Dr. Brian J. Shimkus
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Brian J. Shimkus as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 12 plans from Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Baylor Scott and White Health Plan
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSW Diabetes Care Gold HMO 014 | HMO · Gold | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
| BSW Elite Gold HMO 001 (CMS Standardized Plan with $0 Pediatric PCP copay) | HMO · Gold | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
| BSW Elite Gold HMO 004 | HMO · Gold | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
| BSW Elite Gold HMO 012 | HMO · Gold | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
| BSW Prime Silver HMO 003 (CMS Standardized Plan with $0 Pediatric PCP copay) | HMO · Silver | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
| BSW Prime Silver HMO 008 | HMO · Silver | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
| BSW Prime Silver HMO 005 | HMO · Silver | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
| BSW Savers Bronze HMO H S A 006 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
| BSW Savers Bronze HMO H S A 007 (CMS Standardized Plan with $0 Pediatric PCP copay) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
| BSW Savers Bronze HMO H S A 009 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Network data as of Jun 7, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 25 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ 204 (27 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ 301 (14 plan variants) | HMO · Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ 206 (27 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ 603 (14 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 303 (27 plan variants) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 305 (27 plan variants) | POS · Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ 203 (27 plan variants) | POS · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ 803 (27 plan variants) | POS · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | POS · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ 202 (27 plan variants) | POS · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ 605 (27 plan variants) | POS · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | POS · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Security HMO℠ 200 (27 plan variants) | HMO · Catastrophic | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ 205 (27 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ 801 (14 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| MyBlue Health Bronze℠ 402 (13 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Myblue Health | Accepting new patients |
| MyBlue Health Bronze℠ Standard (11 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Myblue Health | Accepting new patients |
| MyBlue Health Gold℠ 403 (13 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Myblue Health | Accepting new patients |
| MyBlue Health Gold℠ Standard (11 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Myblue Health | Accepting new patients |
| MyBlue Health Silver℠ 405 (13 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Myblue Health | Accepting new patients |
| MyBlue Health Silver℠ Standard (11 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Myblue Health | Accepting new patients |
Harbor Health
Network data as of Sep 14, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Health G0 $0 Deductible $0 PCP $0 Mental Health Office Visit $0 Express Care | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Harbor Health G1S $30 PCP $30 Mental Health Office Visit $30 Express Care | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Harbor Health S1 $0 PCP $0 Mental Health Office Visit $0 Express Care | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Harbor Health S1S $40 PCP $40 Mental Health Office Visit $40 Express Care | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc.
Network data as of Sep 16, 2025, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Preferred Bronze | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Imperial Preferred Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Imperial Preferred Gold Zero | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Imperial Preferred Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Imperial Standard Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Standard | Accepting new patients |
| Imperial Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Standard | Accepting new patients |
| Imperial Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Standard | Accepting new patients |
Moda Health Plan, Inc.
Network data as of Sep 12, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moda Select Texas Bronze 8700 ($0 Virtual Urgent Care through CirrusMD) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Select Texas Bronze HDHP 7500 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Select Texas Standard Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Select Texas Standard Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Moda Select Texas Standard Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Oscar Insurance Company
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 11 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Classic Guided Care (8 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Gold Classic Standard Guided Care (8 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Gold Simple Diabetes Guided Care (8 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Gold Simple Guided Care (8 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Classic Standard Guided Care (8 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits Guided Care (8 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM Guided Care (8 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Simple Diabetes Guided Care (8 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Simple Guided Care (8 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver Guided Care (8 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits Guided Care (8 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit
Network data as of Sep 14, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 14 plans from Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sendero Health Austin512 Silver / $40 PCP / $75 Specialist / $15 Generic Drugs / $0 Deductible | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Sendero Health Austin512 Silver / $40 PCP / $75 Specialist / $15 Generic Drugs / $0 Deductible | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Sendero Health Capital Silver / $40 PCP / $80 Specialist / $20 Generic Drugs | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Sendero Health Capital Silver / $40 PCP / $80 Specialist / $20 Generic Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Sendero Health Hill Country Gold / $30 PCP / $60 Specialist / $15 Generic Drugs | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Sendero Health Hill Country Gold / $30 PCP / $60 Specialist / $15 Generic Drugs | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Sendero Health Original Silver / $20 PCP + 2 $0 PCP Visits / $10 Generic Drugs | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Sendero Health Original Silver / $20 PCP + 2 $0 PCP Visits / $10 Generic Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Sendero Health Preferred Bronze / $25 PCP / $75 Specialist / $22 Generic Drugs | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Sendero Health Preferred Bronze / $25 PCP / $75 Specialist / $22 Generic Drugs | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Sendero Health Quality Care Bronze High Deductible / $50 PCP / $25 Generic Drugs / $100 Specialist | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Sendero Health Quality Care Bronze High Deductible / $50 PCP / $25 Generic Drugs / $100 Specialist | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Sendero Health Real Gold / $350 Deductible | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Sendero Health Real Gold / $350 Deductible | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
WellPoint
Network data as of Sep 10, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 21 plans from WellPoint
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze 4000 HSA (+ Incentives) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze 6000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze 6000 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP+$0 Select Drugs) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 4500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Bronze POS 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Participating | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Catastrophic (+ Incentives) | HMO · Catastrophic | Participating | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Gold 1500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Gold | Participating | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Gold 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Gold | Participating | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Gold 800 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Gold | Participating | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Gold POS 1000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Gold | Participating | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Gold POS 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Gold | Participating | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Gold POS 700 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Gold | Participating | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver 1850 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver 3500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver 3500 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | HMO · Silver | Participating | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver POS 2500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Silver | Participating | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver POS 4000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Silver | Participating | Not accepting new patients |
| Wellpoint Essential Silver POS 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) | POS · Silver | Participating | Not accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Brian J. Shimkus is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Brian J. Shimkus is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Medical Oncology .
Bills through: Central Texas Medical Specialists, Pllc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Pfizer | $2921 |
| Amgen | $2300 |
| E.R. Squibb \u0026 Sons | $1466 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $13434 |
| Promotional Speaking or Service | $3717 |
| Consulting | $550 |
| Other | $74 |
Studies
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1998Other ways to reach out
- Website: https://healthcare.ascension.org/doctors/1730164591/brian-jay-shimkus-georgetown-tx
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- Internist
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Questions & Answers
Has Dr. Brian Jay Shimkus affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Brian Jay Shimkus is affiliated with ST DAVID'S MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Does Dr. Brian Jay Shimkus accept insurance?
Dr. Brian Jay Shimkus is listed in-network for 109 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Harbor Health, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Moda Health Plan, Inc., Oscar Insurance Company, Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit, WellPoint. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. Brian Jay Shimkus?
Dr. Brian Jay Shimkus's office is located at 3201 South Austin Avenue Suite 315 in Georgetown, TX 78626.
What conditions does Dr. Brian Jay Shimkus treat?
Dr. Brian Jay Shimkus provides treatment for Alcoholism, Bladder Control, Inguinal Hernia, Methemoglobinemia, Migraine, Peptic Ulcer. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Brian Jay Shimkus have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Brian Jay Shimkus is affiliated with Austin Cancer Centers. For the full list of practices see this list.