Provider Profile
Walter L. King, OD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. King
Based in Hickory, NC, Walter L. King, OD is listed in the NPI registry under optometry. Walter is also listed as specializing in optometrist. Medicare claims data shows Walter provided 405 services to 389 patients.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (828) 322-4973
- Email not available
Practice Locations
336 10TH AVE NE
Hickory, NC 28601
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Astigmatism
- Dry eye
- Nearsightedness
- Pink eye
- Presbyopia
Contact lens issues
- Contact Lens Intolerance
Cornea conditions
- Keratoconus
- Pterygium
Corneal issues
- Corneal Neovascularization
- Eye Sunburn
Eye conditions
- Broken Blood Vessel in Eye
Eye discomfort
- Burning Eyes
- Discharge from Eye
- Red Eyes
Eye diseases
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
- Retinal Tear Symptoms
Eye infections
- Corneal ulcer
Eye inflammation
- Iritis
Eye injuries
- Corneal abrasion
- Foreign Object in Eye
Eye irritation
- Eye Allergies
- Eye Pain
- Watery Eyes
Eye surface issues
- Yellow Bump on Eye
Eyelid conditions
- Blepharitis
- Drooping eyelid
- Eye Twitching
- Stye
Eyelid issues
- Chalazion
- Ectropion
- Entropion
- Eyelash Lice or Dandruff
Pediatric eye conditions
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
Pupil issues
- Unequal Pupil Sizes
Tear duct issues
- Blocked tear duct
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Contact lens fitting
- Dry eye treatment
- Eye exam
- Glasses prescription
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
- Autologous Serum Eye Drops Fitting
- IPL for Dry Eye
- LipiFlow Treatment
- Meibomian Gland Expression
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
- Eyelid Deep Cleaning
Eyelid treatments
- Stye Removal
General exams
- School Vision Screening Follow-Up
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Minor procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Placement
- Tear Duct Plugs
Specialty lenses
- Ortho-K
- RGP Contact Lens Fitting
- Scleral Lens Fitting
Surgical evaluations
- Cataract Evaluation
- Corneal Cross-Linking Evaluation
- LASIK Consultation
- PRK Evaluation
Tear duct procedures
- Flushing of Tear Ducts
Therapy
- Sports Vision Training
- Vision Therapy
Urgent care
- Emergency Eye Care
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Vision correction
- Myopia Management
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
405 services · 389 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
98 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
14 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
198 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
74 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
21 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometry specialists in Hickory 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2001 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Photography of the retina 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. King specialize in?
Dr. King is an optometry in Hickory, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. King located?
Dr. King is listed at 336 10Th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC 28601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. King's phone number?
The number on file is (828) 322-4973. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. King?
Dr. King's National Provider Identifier is 1639162597. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. King go to medical school?
Dr. King attended Other, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. King have?
Dr. King has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. King do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. King provides treatments such as photography of the retina and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. King's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. King. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.