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

Dr. Walter Potaznick, OD

Individual provider Pediatric Optometrist · NPI 1861562217

Dr. Walter Potaznick, OD is an Optometry in Dedham, Massachusetts. Graduated from New England College of Optometry in 1976, 50 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor, works from 3 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Massachusetts.

Years since qualifying
50
Trained at
New England College of Optometry
Licensed in
MA
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
4
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

584A High St
Dedham, MA 02026-1807
Phone: (781) 471-4338
Fax: (781) 471-4339
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Additional practice locations (2)

  • 473 South St W Ste 14, Raynham, MA 02767-5306 — (508) 880-9505
  • 772 County St, Taunton, MA 02780-6947 — (508) 880-9505

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence MA 2567T (MA)
Pediatric Optometrist Taxonomy 152WP0200X · Licence MA 2567T (MA)
Vision Therapy Optometrist Taxonomy 152WV0400X · Licence MA 2567T (MA)
Sports Vision Optometrist Taxonomy 152WS0006X · Licence MA 2567T (MA)

Record details

NPI number1861562217
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedNovember 9, 2006
Last updated in NPPESMarch 2, 2022
Certification dateMarch 2, 2022

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolNEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1976 (50 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare