Dr Walter Potaznick, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Dedham, MA

Dr Walter Potaznick, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Dedham, Massachusetts. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 584a High St, Dedham, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (781) 471-4338.

Dr Walter Potaznick is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number MA 2567T) 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 1861562217.

Contact Information

Dr Walter Potaznick, OD
584a High St,
Dedham, MA 02026-1807
(781) 471-4338
(781) 471-4339

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Walter Potaznick
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience48 Years
Location584a High St, Dedham, Massachusetts
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 Potaznick attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1861562217
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/02/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840248696
  • Enrollment ID: I20050107000607

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Walter Potaznick such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1861562217NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WP0200XOptometrist - Pediatrics MA 2567T (Massachusetts)Secondary
152WV0400XOptometrist - Vision Therapy MA 2567T (Massachusetts)Secondary
152WS0006XOptometrist - Sports Vision MA 2567T (Massachusetts)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist MA 2567T (Massachusetts)Primary

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 Potaznick 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 Potaznick, OD
584 A High Street,
Dedham, MA 02026-1807

Ph: (781) 471-4339
Dr Walter Potaznick, OD
584a High St,
Dedham, MA 02026-1807

Ph: (781) 471-4338

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