Dr Walter Alexander Appanaitis, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Winston Salem, NC

Dr Walter Alexander Appanaitis, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice W Alex Appanaitis Od Pa and his current practice location is 5305 Robinhood Village Dr, Winston Salem, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (336) 924-9121.

Dr Walter Alexander Appanaitis is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 1655) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1144240557.

Contact Information

Dr Walter Alexander Appanaitis, OD
5305 Robinhood Village Dr,
Winston Salem, NC 27106-9820
(336) 924-9121
(336) 924-6215

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Walter Alexander Appanaitis
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience27 Years
Location5305 Robinhood Village Dr, Winston Salem, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Walter Alexander Appanaitis attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144240557
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/27/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739279480
  • Enrollment ID: I20071218000311

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Walter Alexander Appanaitis such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144240557NPI-NPPES
090914WMedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1655 (North Carolina)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
W Alex Appanaitis Od Pa95372414013

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Walter Alexander Appanaitis allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameW Alex Appanaitis Od Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578749180
PECOS PAC ID: 9537241401
Enrollment ID: O20080130000782

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Walter Alexander Appanaitis is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Walter Alexander Appanaitis, OD
5305 Robinhood Village Dr,
Winston Salem, NC 27106-9820

Ph: (336) 924-9121
Dr Walter Alexander Appanaitis, OD
5305 Robinhood Village Dr,
Winston Salem, NC 27106-9820

Ph: (336) 924-9121

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