John C Mason, M.D.
John C Mason is an Otolaryngology specialist based in Charlottesville, VA with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
John C Mason, M.D. has practiced otolaryngology for 34+ years, working in group practice. A University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine graduate since 1992, he brings 34+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 79.39/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Uses generic medications more than 87% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 27% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6833dNPPES updated 2007-09-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
916 E High St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-4852
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202379.39/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.23%
Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.9 pts)
2.23% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.5%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.7 pts)
Better than 87% of reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,012
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
231
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
493
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $21k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1992
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Taxonomy: 207Y00000X
Education & Training
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (Class of 1992)
Mailing address
500 Ray C. Hunt Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Differs from practice location
Virtual Otolaryngology Care With John C Mason
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John C Mason for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Charlottesville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about John C Mason
Dr. Mason is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Charlottesville, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (434) 243-9415.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
916 E High St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-4852
Mailing Address
500 Ray C. Hunt Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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