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Dr. Melike Mut Askun

Neurosurgeon

Charlottesville, VA

Accepting patients

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 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 a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Mut Askun typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • 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 a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Mut Askun typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Mut Askun's office located?

    Dr. Melike Mut Askun's Primary Practice

    415 Ray C Hunt Dr

    Charlottesville, VA 22903

    (434) 243-3633

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    Dr. Melike Mut Askun's Practice 2

    1240 Lee St

    Charlottesville, VA 22908

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    What is Dr. Mut Askun's NPI number?A 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.

    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. 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 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. 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 Dr. Melike Mut Askun?

    Please contact Dr. Mut Askun's office at (434) 243-3633 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Mut Askun's office located?

    Dr. Mut Askun's office is located in Charlottesville, VA.