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Walter Lee King Jr., OD

Optometrist in Hickory, NC · enumerated 2005.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1639162597

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Walter Lee King Jr.
Credential OD
Sex Male
Practice address 336 10th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC, 28601
Fax (828) 322-1636
Enumeration date Aug 25, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Jun 17, 2013

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 1831 (NC) Primary
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses. About the OD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
89093GT Medicaid NC -

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Walter King practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Hickory, NC. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Walter King?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Walter King is 1639162597, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2013-06-17.