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FORSYTH FAMILY EYE CARE
NPI 1578749180
Optometrist in Winston Salem, NC

Active since January 14, 2008
5305 ROBINHOOD VILLAGE DR, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27106(336) 924-9121(336) 924-6215 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Forsyth Family Eye Care NPPES

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

FORSYTH FAMILY EYE CARE (NPI 1578749180) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Winston Salem, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since January 2008. The organization lists Walter Alexander Appanaitis, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578749180
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameW. ALEX APPANAITIS, O.D., P.A.
Location Address5305 ROBINHOOD VILLAGE DRWinston Salem, NC 27106-9820
Mailing Address312 Sonata DrLewisville, NC 27023-8301 · (336) 924-9121 · Fax (336) 924-6215
Phone(336) 924-9121
Fax(336) 924-6215
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialWalter Alexander AppanaitisOwner · (336) 924-9121
Enumeration DateJanuary 14, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2015
✔ NPI 1578749180 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 1655
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.
5305 ROBINHOOD VILLAGE DR, Winston Salem, NC 27106
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsForsyth Family Eye Care

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid5950461NC
Medicaid890914WNC
Medicare PIN2470793BNC

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.Insurance ›

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 3

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Forsyth Family Eye Care carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Forsyth Family Eye Care

DMEPOS supplier · Winston Salem, NCOperated by W Alex Appanaitis Od PA
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Forsyth Family Eye Care agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20559323
Medicare Participant SinceJanuary 23, 2008
Supplier Location5305 Robinhood Village DriveWinston Salem, NC 27106
Phone(336) 924-9121
Supplier Specialties
Optometrist

Medicare Product Categories

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses
Conventional Eyeglasses
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses
Conventional Contact Lenses
Prosthetic Lenses: Prosthetics Cataract Lenses
Cataract Eyeglasses
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. WALTER ALEXANDER APPANAITIS O.D.
Optometrist
5305 ROBINHOOD VILLAGE DR
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27106
Forsyth County (336) 924-9121
AMY THOMAS GURLEY O.D.
Optometrist
5305 ROBINHOOD VILLAGE DR
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27106
Forsyth County (336) 924-9121

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 W. Alex Appanaitis, O.D., P.A.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for W. Alex Appanaitis, O.D., P.A. is 1578749180. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 14, 2008. The provider is doing business as Forsyth Family Eye Care.

Where is W. Alex Appanaitis, O.D., P.A. located?

W. Alex Appanaitis, O.D., P.A. is located at 5305 Robinhood Village Dr, Winston Salem, NC 27106. The listed phone number is (336) 924-9121.

What is W. Alex Appanaitis, O.D., P.A.'s specialty?

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

Does W. Alex Appanaitis, O.D., P.A. accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Forsyth Family Eye Care accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

What insurance does W. Alex Appanaitis, O.D., P.A. accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list W. Alex Appanaitis, O.D., P.A. 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 W. Alex Appanaitis, O.D., P.A. was last updated on July 8, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.