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Walter Hawkins Brosnan, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in Asheville, NC · enumerated 2006 · practices at Brosnan Eye Associates.

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

National Provider Identifier

1972569150

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Walter Hawkins Brosnan
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 900 Centrepark Drive, Ste A, Asheville, NC, 28805
Phone (828) 254-9693
Fax (828) 254-9695
Enumeration date Apr 25, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Mar 5, 2008

Taxonomy & licenses

207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 33474 (NC) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
18784 Other NC BCBS NC
0870302 Other NC UNITED HEALTH CARE
8918784 Medicaid NC -

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Walter Brosnan?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Walter Brosnan is 1972569150, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Walter Brosnan practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Asheville, NC. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2008-03-05.