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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
Phone (828) 322-4973
Fax (828) 322-1636
Enumeration date Aug 25, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Jun 17, 2013
Taxonomy & licenses
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 | - |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
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.