John C Mason, M.D.

Otolaryngology

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.

(434) 243-9415Charlottesville, VA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 20 Otolaryngology providers in VASee all Otolaryngology in Charlottesville34+ years experienceNPI since 2006

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

Fax: (434) 243-9419
CMS Clinical Data

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

2023

79.39/100

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 = better

2.23%

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 = better

94.5%

Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.7 pts)

Better than 87% of reporting doctors in Virginia

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

1,012

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+2%)72%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-4%)45%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
21%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-14%)20%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1992

    University of North Carolina School of Medicine

  2. 34 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

OtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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)

Practice Footprint

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.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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