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- 700 18Th St S, Suite 707, Birmingham, AL 35233
About Dr. Mason
John O. Mason, MD practices ophthalmology in Birmingham, AL. John is a 1990 graduate of University of Alabama School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows John provided 7,612 services to 3,510 patients. The services billed most often include imaging of retina, injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg, and injection of drug into eye. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336124015.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (205) 329-7100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
700 18TH ST S SUITE 707
Birmingham, AL 35233
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,612 services · 3,510 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
1,219 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of growth of retina using a laser | Procedure | 67210 |
470 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser | Procedure | 67228 |
146 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina using a laser | Procedure | 67039 |
54 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina | Procedure | 67042 |
31 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina and all of retina using a laser | Procedure | 67040 |
21 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina | Procedure | 67145 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Destruction of vascular growth between retina and sclera by photocoagulation | Procedure | 67220 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
35 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
2,595 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Mason?
Dr. Mason is an eye doctor in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Mason's address?
Dr. Mason is listed at 700 18Th St S Suite 707, Birmingham, AL 35233. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mason?
The number on file is (205) 329-7100. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Mason?
Dr. Mason's National Provider Identifier is 1336124015. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Mason train?
Dr. Mason attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Mason have?
Dr. Mason has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Mason perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Mason performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, destruction of growth of retina using a laser and destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Mason's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Mason. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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