Walter Appanaitis, O.D.
NPI 1144240557 · Optometrist · Winston Salem, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Appanaitis, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Winston Salem, NC (NPI 1144240557).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144240557
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1655 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
559 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 200 | $34 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 137 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 72 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 65 | $120 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 28 | $59 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 23 | $31 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 119 | 42 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 57 | 50 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 55 | 17 |
| Timolol Maleate | 49 | 17 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 40 | 13 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 34 | 19 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$534 across 20 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-20
- Last updated
- 2017-03-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Appanaitis's NPI number?
- Walter Appanaitis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144240557, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Appanaitis's specialty?
- Walter Appanaitis is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Walter Appanaitis located?
- Walter Appanaitis's practice location on file with NPPES is 5305 Robinhood Village Dr, Winston Salem, NC 27106-9820.
- What is Walter Appanaitis's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Appanaitis is (336) 924-9121.
- Does Walter Appanaitis accept Medicare?
- Walter Appanaitis is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Appanaitis's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Appanaitis's NPI (1144240557) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.