Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mason, Ophthalmologist in Bronx, NY?
Where did Dr. Mason go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Albert Einstein College Of Med | Michigan State University Program
Medical School: University of Baghdad College of Medicine
Is Dr. Mason board certified as an Ophthalmologist?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Mason, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
What languages does Dr. Mason speak?
Dr. Mason and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Mason typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, 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:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Blepharitis
- Eyelid Disorder
- Inflamed eyelids
- Eyelid margin inflammation
- Crusty eyelids
- Eyelid irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H01001: Unspecified blepharitis right upper eyelid
Also known as:
- Preglaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Glaucoma
- Borderline Glaucoma
- Risk of Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Mason typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, 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:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Pterygium Removal with Graft
- Removal of Foreign Object from Eye
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Pterygium Excision with Autograft
- Conjunctival Graft for Pterygium
- Surfer's Eye Surgery with Graft
- Intraocular Foreign Body Removal
- Eye Foreign Object Extraction
- Anterior Chamber Foreign Body Removal
CPT Codes:
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 65426: Excision or transposition of pterygium; with graft
- 65235: Removal of foreign body, intraocular; from anterior chamber of eye or lens
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Eye Surface Repair with Graft
- Limbal conjunctival autograft
- Ocular surface graft
- Conjunctival transplant
CPT Codes:
- 65782: Ocular surface reconstruction; limbal conjunctival autograft (includes obtaining graft)
Also known as:
- Eyelid Lesion Removal
- Eyelid growth removal
- Eyelid bump excision
- Eyelid skin lesion surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67840: Excision of lesion of eyelid (except chalazion) without closure or with simple direct closure
Also known as:
- Complex Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Advanced Cataract Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with IOL
- Complex Extracapsular Cataract Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 66982: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1-stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification), complex, requiring devices or techniques not generally used in routine cataract surgery (eg, iris expansion device, suture support for intraocular lens, or primary posterior capsulorrhexis) or performed on patients in the amblyogenic developmental stage; without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
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 Bronx, NY?
Dr. Mason in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cascade Comprehensive Care
Centene Corporation
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Medicaid
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
Superiorvision
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Where is Dr. Mason's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Mason affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Mason has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 review
Office Experience
80% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Wait Times
100% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Diagnosis
100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Benjamin Mason an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Mason has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Mason, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat 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 1356390488.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mason?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mason