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Dr. Christopher Mason, MD

Anesthesiologist, Internist

Philadelphia, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mason, Anesthesiologist in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Christopher Mason, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Mason is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mason’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mason’s office.

    Is Dr. Mason board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Mason, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Mason speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Mason typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, 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:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS
    • Left Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Left Hand Numbness
    • Left CTS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Mason typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, 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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
    • AV Fistula Surgery
    • Cimino Fistula
    • Vascular Access for Dialysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)

    Does Dr. Mason accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mason accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mason accept in Philadelphia, PA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medicare

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Mason's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Mason's Primary Practice

    3400 Spruce St Fl 5 Bldg Oral

    Philadelphia, PA 19104

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    Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery Hup

    3400 Civic Center Blvd Fl 3

    Philadelphia, PA 19104

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    Dr. Christopher Mason's Practice 3

    3400 Civic Center Blvd Lowr Extremit

    Philadelphia, PA 19104

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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 1245396621.

    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. Christopher Mason's specialty?

    Dr. Mason is an Anesthesiologist near Philadelphia, PA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

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

    Yes, Dr. Mason is affiliated with Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania, Glens Falls Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, Penn Medicine Pennsylvania 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. Christopher Mason accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

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

    Does Dr. Christopher Mason offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mason's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Mason's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Mason's office located?

    Dr. Mason's office is located in Philadelphia, PA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Mason have?

    Dr. Christopher Mason is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.