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Walter L. King, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in Hickory, NC · enumerated 2006 · authorized official Walter King, Business Owner.

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

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Registry record

Entity type Organization (Type 2)
Legal business name Walter L. King, MD
Other name <Unavail>
Practice address 336 10th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC, 28601
Phone (828) 322-4973
Fax (828) 322-1636
Enumeration date May 3, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jun 17, 2013

Taxonomy & classification

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 1831 (NC) Secondary
207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 17219 (NC) Primary

Authorized official

Name Walter King
Title Business Owner
Phone (828) 322-4973

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
89012X4 Medicaid NC -
181026743 Other NC RAILROAD MEDICARE

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What type of organization is Walter L. King, MD?
Walter L. King, MD is registered in NPPES as a Ophthalmology Physician (its primary provider taxonomy).
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2013-06-17.