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Walter Lee King Jr., OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1639162597

Walter Lee King Jr., OD is an Optometry in Hickory, North Carolina. Qualified in 2001, 25 years ago. Accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in North Carolina.

Years since qualifying
25
Licensed in
NC
In the registry since
2005
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

336 10th Ave NE
Hickory, NC 28601-3834
Phone: (828) 322-4973
Fax: (828) 322-1636
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 1831 (NC)

Record details

NPI number1639162597
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedAugust 25, 2005
Last updated in NPPESJune 17, 2013

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2001 (25 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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