Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Walter Appanaitis, O.D.
Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Winston Salem, NC
- NPI 1144240557
- Accepts Medicare
- 29 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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5305 Robinhood Village Dr
Winston Salem, NC 271069820
(336) 924-9121
fax (336) 924-6215
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 27, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 1997 — 29 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 152W00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #1655
- Medicaid
- NC #090914W
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144240557. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
485
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$37,091
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
92250 |
Photography of the retina | 160 | 151 | $35 | |
92014 |
Established patient complete exam of visual system | 113 | 113 | $120 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 73 | 59 | $86 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 44 | 38 | $121 | |
92083 |
Exam of visual field with extended testing | 30 | 24 | $59 | |
92133 |
Imaging of optic nerve | 28 | 24 | $32 | |
92004 |
New patient complete exam of visual system | 22 | 22 | $142 | |
92134 |
Imaging of retina | 15 | 15 | $38 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 13 peers in Winston Salem Optometrist, average services per provider: 117. This provider delivers 4.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$534
Transactions
20
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcon Vision LLC | 6 | $189.34 | |
| CooperVision INC. | 5 | $147.88 | |
| Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. | 6 | $124.90 | |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. | 2 | $48.44 | |
| Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $23.04 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
418
Patients
145
Total drug cost
$91,399
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | Generic | 120 | 42 | $4,690 |
| Timolol Maleate | Generic | 64 | 16 | $1,338 |
| Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) | Brand | 57 | 47 | $4,533 |
| Lumigan (Bimatoprost) | Brand | 51 | 0 | $22,978 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) | Brand | 35 | 0 | $1,187 |
| Restasis (Cyclosporine) | Brand | 27 | 16 | $43,552 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | Generic | 17 | 13 | $807 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 13 | 11 | $67 |
| Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $7,503 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) | Brand | 11 | 0 | $149 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Walter Appanaitis's medical specialty?
Dr. Walter Appanaitis practices Optometrist in Winston Salem, NC.
Where does Dr. Walter Appanaitis practice?
Dr. Walter Appanaitis practices at 5305 Robinhood Village Dr, Winston Salem, NC 271069820. Office phone: 3369249121.
What is Dr. Walter Appanaitis's NPI?
Dr. Walter Appanaitis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144240557, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Walter Appanaitis accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Walter Appanaitis accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Walter Appanaitis commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.