W. Alex Appanaitis, O.D., P.A.
NPI 1578749180 · Optometrist · Winston Salem, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Part B Supplier - Clinic/Group Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
W. Alex Appanaitis, O.D., P.A. is a Optometrist organization in Winston Salem, NC (NPI 1578749180).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578749180
- Entity type
- Organization
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Organization subpart
- No
- Authorized official
- Walter Appanaitis, Owner(336) 924-9121
- 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 tenure38% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Other names (DBA / former)
- Doing business as
- Forsyth Family Eye Care
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-01-14
- Last updated
- 2015-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is W. Alex Appanaitis, O.D., P.A.'s NPI number?
- W. Alex Appanaitis, O.D., P.A.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578749180, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What type of organization is W. Alex Appanaitis, O.D., P.A.?
- W. Alex Appanaitis, O.D., P.A. is classified in the NPPES registry as Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is W. Alex Appanaitis, O.D., P.A. located?
- W. Alex Appanaitis, O.D., P.A.'s practice location on file with NPPES is 5305 Robinhood Village Dr, Winston Salem, NC 27106-9820.
- What is W. Alex Appanaitis, O.D., P.A.'s phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for W. Alex Appanaitis, O.D., P.A. is (336) 924-9121.
- Does W. Alex Appanaitis, O.D., P.A. accept Medicare?
- W. Alex Appanaitis, O.D., P.A. is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Who is the authorized official for W. Alex Appanaitis, O.D., P.A.?
- The authorized official listed on W. Alex Appanaitis, O.D., P.A.'s NPPES record is Walter Appanaitis, Owner. The authorized official registers and maintains the organization's NPI and is not necessarily its owner.
- Is W. Alex Appanaitis, O.D., P.A.'s NPI active?
- Yes — W. Alex Appanaitis, O.D., P.A.'s NPI (1578749180) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.