DR. WALTER POTAZNICK O.D.
NPI 1861562217
Optometrist in Dedham, MA

Active since November 09, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
584A HIGH ST, DEDHAM, MA 02026(781) 471-4338(781) 471-4339 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 2, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 2, 2022, Jun 9, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Walter Potaznick O.d. NPPES

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

DR. WALTER POTAZNICK O.D. (NPI 1861562217) is an individual optometrist in Dedham, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (MA 2567T) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of New England College Of Optometry (1976).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861562217
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WALTER POTAZNICKCredential: O.D.
Location Address584A HIGH STDedham, MA 02026-1807
Mailing Address584 A High StreetDedham, MA 02026-1807 · (781) 471-4339 · Fax (781) 471-4339
Fax(781) 471-4339
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSNew England College Of OptometryGraduated 1976
Enumeration DateNovember 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 2, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 2, 2022
NPI 1861562217 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License Licensed in MA · MA 2567T
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 ListedOptometrist · PediatricsTaxonomy 152WP0200X · License MA 2567T (MA)
Also ListedOptometrist · Sports VisionTaxonomy 152WS0006X · License MA 2567T (MA)
Also ListedOptometrist · Vision TherapyTaxonomy 152WV0400X · License MA 2567T (MA)
584A HIGH ST, Dedham, MA 02026

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1772 County StTaunton, MA 02780-6947 · Phone (508) 880-9505 · Fax (508) 880-9501
Location 2473 South St W Ste 14Raynham, MA 02767-5306 · Phone (508) 880-9505 · Fax (508) 880-9501

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Walter Potaznick O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID840248696
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050107000607
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
61 services61 patients
New patient complete exam of visual system 92004
A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
28 services28 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02026 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$78.84 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $19.71 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Walter Potaznick's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Potaznick is 1861562217. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 9, 2006.

Where is Walter Potaznick located?

Walter Potaznick practices at 584A High St, Dedham, MA 02026. The listed phone number is (781) 471-4338.

What is Walter Potaznick's specialty?

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

Is Walter Potaznick enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Potaznick is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Walter Potaznick accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and 1 other insurer list Walter Potaznick 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 Walter Potaznick was last updated on March 2, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.