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Dr. John Butler, MD

Salisbury, MD

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Butler, Ophthalmologist in Salisbury, MD?

    Dr. John Butler, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Salisbury, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Butler graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Ophthalmology; Sinai Hosp Of Baltimore, Internal Medicine. Dr. Butler is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Butler’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Butler’s office at (410) 546-8037.

    Where did Dr. Butler go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Ophthalmology; Sinai Hosp Of Baltimore, Internal Medicine | Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore | University of Pennsylvania Health System Program

    • Medical School: University of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md | University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools | University of Maryland School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Butler board certified as an Ophthalmologist?

    Yes, Dr. John Butler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

    What languages does Dr. Butler speak?

    Dr. Butler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Butler treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Butler diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Butler. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Dry Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Hole
    • Cystoid Macular Edema
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Exudative AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
    • Dry AMD
    • Atrophic Macular Degeneration
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
    • Retinal Hole
    • Foveal Hole
    • Macular Cyst
    • Macular Pseudohole
    • Nonexudative AMD
    • CME
    • Macular swelling
    • Fluid in the macula

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353231: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
    • H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
    • H353112: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, intermediate dry stage
    • H353134: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, advanced atrophic with subfoveal involvement
    • H35342: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, left eye
    • H353212: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with inactive choroidal neovascularization
    • H353122: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, intermediate dry stage
    • H35351: Cystoid macular degeneration, right eye
    • H35341: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Macular Pucker
    • Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Cellophane Maculopathy
    • Macular Wrinkle
    • Retinal Scar
    • Macular Fibrosis
    • Wrinkled Retina
    • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • BRVO
    • Eye Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35371: Puckering of macula, right eye
    • H35372: Puckering of macula, left eye
    • H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
    • H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Bleeding in the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging
    • Eye bleeding
    • Blood in the vitreous
    • Ocular hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
    • H4312: Vitreous hemorrhage, left eye
    • H43811: Vitreous degeneration, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • Retinal Disorder
    • BRVO
    • Eye stroke (branch vein)
    • Branch eye vein blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Diabetic Eye Swelling
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetic Macular Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Butler perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Butler performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Butler. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Eye Injection
    • Intravitreal Injection
    • Retinal Injection
    • Macular Degeneration Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
    • Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
    • Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
    • Retinal reattachment surgery
    • Eye surgery for detached retina
    • Pars Plana Vitrectomy
    • Retinal Surgery
    • Eye Gel Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique
    • 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;

    Also known as:

    • Retina Repair for Macular Hole or Edema
    • Vitrectomy with Membrane Peel
    • Macular Hole Repair
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Surgery
    • Internal Limiting Membrane Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 67042: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina (eg, for repair of macular hole, diabetic macular edema), includes, if performed, intraocular tamponade (ie, air, gas or silicone oil)

    Also known as:

    • Intraocular Lens Exchange
    • IOL Exchange
    • Cataract Lens Replacement (Secondary)
    • Replacement of Eye Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 66986: Exchange of intraocular lens

    Also known as:

    • Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
    • Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
    • Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
    • Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens

    Does Dr. Butler accept my insurance?

    Dr. Butler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 546-8037 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Butler accept in Salisbury, MD?

    Dr. Butler in Salisbury, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Butler's office located?

    Dr. John Butler's Primary Practice

    6511 Deer Pointe Dr

    Salisbury, MD 21804

    (410) 546-8037

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    Dr. John Butler's Practice 2

    8191 Ocean Gtwy

    Easton, MD 21601

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    Dr. John Butler's Practice 3

    28322 Lewes Georgetown Hwy

    Milton, DE 19968

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    What is Dr. Butler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Butler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174521264.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Butler?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Butler

    What is Dr. John Butler's specialty?

    Dr. Butler is a Ophthalmologist near Salisbury, MD. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Butler to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Butler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Butler is affiliated with TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, Beebe Healthcare, Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, TidalHealth Nanticoke which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is John Butler accepting new patients in Salisbury, MD?

    Yes, Dr. John Butler is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Butler offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Butler's office at (410) 546-8037 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Butler?

    Please contact Dr. Butler's office at (410) 546-8037 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Butler have?

    Dr. John Butler is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

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