VIEWMONT OPTOMETRY PLLC
NPI 1194390765
Optometrist in Hickory, NC

Q: What is Viewmont Optometry PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Viewmont Optometry PLLC is 1194390765. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2021.

Q: What is Viewmont Optometry PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Active since May 25, 2021

336 10TH AVENUE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601(828) 322-4973(828) 322-1636 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 25, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Viewmont Optometry Pllc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

VIEWMONT OPTOMETRY PLLC (NPI 1194390765) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Hickory, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since May 2021. The organization lists Walter L King, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194390765

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Legal Business NameVIEWMONT OPTOMETRY PLLC

Location Address336 10TH AVENUE NEHickory, NC 28601-3834

Mailing Address336 10th Avenue NeHickory, NC 28601-3834 · (828) 322-4973 · Fax (828) 322-1636

Phone(828) 322-4973

Fax(828) 322-1636

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialWalter L KingPresident · (828) 322-4973

Enumeration DateMay 25, 2021

NPPES CertifiedMay 25, 2021

✔ NPI 1194390765 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

Definition

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Also ListedTechnician/Technologist · OpticianTaxonomy 156FX1800X

336 10TH AVENUE NE, Hickory, NC 28601

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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Viewmont Optometry Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Viewmont Optometry PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Walter King, OD

Optometry

NPI 1639162597

336 10TH AVE NE
Hickory, NC 28601

(828) 322-4973

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Viewmont Optometry PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Viewmont Optometry PLLC is 1194390765. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2021.

Where is Viewmont Optometry PLLC located?

Viewmont Optometry PLLC is located at 336 10th Avenue NE, Hickory, NC 28601. The listed phone number is (828) 322-4973.

What is Viewmont Optometry PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Viewmont Optometry PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Viewmont Optometry PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Viewmont Optometry PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Viewmont Optometry PLLC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Viewmont Optometry PLLC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 2 other insurers list Viewmont Optometry PLLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Viewmont Optometry PLLC was last updated on May 25, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.