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- 2226 Nelson Hwy Ste 200, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
About Dr. Cuite
Based in Chapel Hill, NC, Catherine E. Cuite, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Catherine graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1994. Medicare claims data shows Catherine provided 5,226 services to 679 patients. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1679560221 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (919) 966-2061
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2226 NELSON HWY STE 200
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
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
Eye injury and cancer
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
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
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
Most searched procedures
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,226 services · 679 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
54 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
33 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
31 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
21 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths | Procedure | 11900 |
19 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
63 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
56 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit | Drug given | J0585 |
4,407 | More often 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 8
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 — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Chapel Hill 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Catherine E. Cuite's specialty?
Catherine E. Cuite is an eye doctor in Chapel Hill, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Catherine E. Cuite?
Catherine E. Cuite is listed at 2226 Nelson Hwy Ste 200, Chapel Hill, NC 27517. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Catherine E. Cuite?
The number on file is (919) 966-2061. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Catherine E. Cuite?
Catherine E. Cuite's National Provider Identifier is 1679560221. 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
What is Catherine E. Cuite's education?
Catherine E. Cuite attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Catherine E. Cuite have?
Catherine E. Cuite has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Catherine E. Cuite known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Catherine E. Cuite performs procedures including injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face, removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid and repair of tendon of upper eyelid; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and photography of content of eyes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Catherine E. Cuite's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Catherine E. Cuite. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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