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Edit this profileWhere to find Molly E. Bute, OD
- Boone location main office
2640 Highway 105 Ste 102, Boone, NC 28607 - North Wilkesboro location
48 Boone Trl, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 - Lincolnton location
2311 E Main St, Lincolnton, NC 28092 - Lenoir location
2060 Hickory Blvd SW, Lenoir, NC 28645 - Hickory location
2415 Century Pl SE Ste B, Hickory, NC 28602
About Dr. Bute
Molly E. Bute, OD is an optometrist based in Boone, NC. Molly is a 2023 graduate of Indiana University - School of Optometry. According to Medicare claims data, Molly cared for 117 Medicare patients across 125 services. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, 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. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295410736.
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
- (888) 626-2020
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
2640 HIGHWAY 105 STE 102
Boone, NC 28607
48 Boone Trl
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
2311 E Main St
Lincolnton, NC 28092
2060 Hickory Blvd SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
2415 Century Pl SE Ste B
Hickory, NC 28602
2424 Century Pl SE
Hickory, NC 28602
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
125 services · 117 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
33 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometrists in Boone 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Indiana University - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2023 at Indiana University - School of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Imaging of retina 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Bute?
Dr. Bute is an optometrist in Boone, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bute's address?
Dr. Bute is listed at 2640 Highway 105 Ste 102, Boone, NC 28607. 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. Bute?
The number on file is (888) 626-2020. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bute's NPI number?
Dr. Bute's National Provider Identifier is 1295410736. 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. Bute train?
Dr. Bute attended Indiana University - School of Optometry, graduating in 2023. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Bute been practicing?
Dr. Bute has 3 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2023, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Bute perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bute provides treatments such as imaging of retina and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Bute confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bute. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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