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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mut Askun, Neurosurgeon in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Melike Mut Askun is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Mut Askun is fluent in English and Turkish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mut Askun’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mut Askun’s office at (434) 243-3633.
What languages does Dr. Mut Askun speak?
Dr. Mut Askun and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Turkish
What conditions does Dr. Mut Askun treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Mut Askun 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. Mut Askun. 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.
Also known as:
- Benign Pituitary Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
- Prolactinoma
- Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
- Pituitary adenoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Brain Disease
- Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
- Cerebral meningeal tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges
Also known as:
- Brain Growth of Unknown Type
- Brain Disease
- Brain tumor of unknown nature
- Brain lesion of unknown behavior
- Indeterminate brain mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor of the Temporal Lobe
- Brain Tumor
- Temporal Lobe Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Malignant Temporal Lobe Neoplasm
- Brain Cancer
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C712: Malignant neoplasm of temporal lobe
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pituitary Gland Disorder
- Pituitary Disorder
- Pituitary Gland Problems
- Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis Dysfunction
- Endocrine Gland Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- E236: Other disorders of pituitary gland
Also known as:
- Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Brain Condition
- Brain Problem
- Unspecified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G939: Disorder of brain, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Mut Askun perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Mut Askun 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. Mut Askun. 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.
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Surgery (Stereotactic)
- Stereotactic Neurosurgery
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Cranial Navigational Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 61781: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, intradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor Removal Surgery
- Brain Tumor Removal (Meningioma)
- Craniotomy for Tumor
- Brain Surgery for Tumor
- Brain Tumor Excision
- Craniectomy for Tumor
- Meningioma Excision
- Craniotomy for Brain Tumor
- Skull Opening for Tumor
CPT Codes:
- 61510: Craniectomy, Trephination, Bone Flap Craniotomy; For Excision Of Brain Tumor, Supratentorial, Except Meningioma
- 61512: Craniectomy, Trephination, Bone Flap Craniotomy; For Excision Of Meningioma, Supratentorial
Also known as:
- Stereotactic Brain Biopsy or Lesion Removal
- Brain Lesion Biopsy
- Stereotactic Brain Surgery
- Intracranial Lesion Excision
- Burr Hole Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 61750: Stereotactic biopsy, aspiration, or excision, including burr hole(s), for intracranial lesion;
Does Dr. Mut Askun accept my insurance?
Dr. Mut Askun accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 243-3633 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mut Askun accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Mut Askun in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Fox Insurance Company
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mut Askun's office located?
Dr. Melike Mut Askun's Primary Practice
415 Ray C Hunt Dr Ste 3100
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 243-3633
What is Dr. Mut Askun's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mut Askun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144892803.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mut Askun?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mut Askun
What is Dr. Melike Mut Askun's specialty?
Dr. Mut Askun is a Neurosurgeon near Charlottesville, VA. 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. Contact Dr. Mut Askun to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melike Mut Askun affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mut Askun is affiliated with UVA University Hospital, UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center, Sentara RMH Medical Center, Augusta Health - Main Campus 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 Melike Mut Askun accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Melike Mut Askun is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melike Mut Askun offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mut Askun's office at (434) 243-3633 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melike Mut Askun?
Please contact Dr. Mut Askun's office at (434) 243-3633 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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