Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Walter Alexander Appanaitis, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1144240557

Dr. Walter Alexander Appanaitis, OD is an Optometry in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 1997, 29 years ago. Practices with W Alex Appanaitis OD PA, a 3-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in North Carolina.

Years since qualifying
29
Trained at
Southern College of Optometry
Licensed in
NC
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

5305 Robinhood Village Dr
Winston Salem, NC 27106-9820
Phone: (336) 924-9121
Fax: (336) 924-6215
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 1655 (NC)

Record details

NPI number1144240557
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJuly 20, 2006
Last updated in NPPESMarch 27, 2017

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolSOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1997 (29 years in practice)
Group practice W Alex Appanaitis Od Pa — 3 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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