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Dr. Robert Mason, MD

Neurosurgeon

Washington, DC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mason, Neurosurgeon in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Robert Mason, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Mason graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine. Dr. Mason is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mason’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mason’s office at (202) 444-4972.

    Where did Dr. Mason go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Mason board certified as a Neurosurgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Mason, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Mason speak?

    Dr. Mason and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Mason typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Mason diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Mason. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
    • Meningeal tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Mason typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Mason performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Mason. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2

    Also known as:

    • Spine Allograft Placement
    • Spinal Bone Graft
    • Osteopromotive Material Spine
    • Donor Bone Graft Spine
    • Spine Fusion Material

    CPT Codes:

    • 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Spine Autograft
    • Local Bone Harvest for Spine
    • Spinal Fusion Bone Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
    • Anterior Spinal Fixation
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
    • Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
    • Laminectomy
    • Facetectomy
    • Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar

    Does Dr. Mason accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mason accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 444-4972 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mason accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Mason in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Maryland

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Mason's office located?

    Dr. Robert Mason's Primary Practice

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW

    Washington, DC 20007

    (202) 444-4972

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    Dr. Robert Mason's Practice 2

    18101 Prince Philip Dr

    Olney, MD 20832

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    Dr. Robert Mason's Practice 3

    106 Irving St NW

    Washington, DC 20010

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    What is Dr. Mason's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Mason's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639195795.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mason?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mason

    What is Dr. Robert Mason's specialty?

    Dr. Mason is a Neurosurgeon near Washington, DC.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.

    Is Dr. Robert Mason affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mason is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Sentara Obici Hospital, Medstar Montgomery Medical Center, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, Medstar St. Mary's Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Dr. Robert Mason accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Mason is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Mason offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mason's office at (202) 444-4972 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Mason?

    Please contact Dr. Mason's office at (202) 444-4972 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Mason's office located?

    Dr. Mason's offices are located in Washington, DC and Olney, MD.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Mason have?

    Dr. Robert Mason is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.