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Dr. Walter Potaznick, O.D.

Optometrist in Dedham, MA · enumerated 2006.

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

National Provider Identifier

1861562217

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Dr. Walter Potaznick

Credential O.D.

Sex Male

Practice address Dedham, MA, 02026

Phone (781) 471-4338

Fax (781) 471-4339

Enumeration date Nov 9, 2006

Last updated in NPPES Mar 2, 2022

Street address withheld: NPPES sole-proprietor addresses can be home addresses. See our data policy.

Taxonomy & licenses

152WP0200X Pediatric Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License MA 2567T (MA) Secondary

152WV0400X Vision Therapy Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License MA 2567T (MA) Secondary

152WS0006X Sports Vision Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License MA 2567T (MA) Secondary

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License MA 2567T (MA) Primary

OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses. About the OD credential

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Frequently asked questions

Is NPI 1861562217 active?

Yes, as of the latest NPPES snapshot, NPI 1861562217 is active (record last updated 2022-03-02).

How do I verify Walter Potaznick's NPI record?

Cross-check NPI 1861562217 against the official CMS registry at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov. This page mirrors the same public NPPES data with a monthly snapshot.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2022-03-02.