University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Occupational Therapist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
NPI 1710945100
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians is a Occupational Therapist based in Pittsburgh, PA. University Of Pittsburgh Physicians practices in Pittsburgh, PA. The NPI Number for University Of Pittsburgh Physicians is 1710945100 and holds a License No. (Pennsylvania).
The current practice location address for University Of Pittsburgh Physicians is 203 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA and can be reached out via phone at 412-647-0943 and via fax at 412-647-4050.
Location: 203 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203-2546
Provider Profile Details
NPI Number
1710945100
Provider Name
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Credential
Provider Entity Type
Organization
Address
203 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203-2546
Phone Number
412-647-0943
Fax Number
412-647-4050
Provider Enumeration Date
05/03/2006
Last Update Date
03/12/2024
Provider Business Practice Location Address Details
Address
203 Lothrop St
City
State
Zip
15213-2548
Phone Number
412-647-0943
Fax Number
412-647-4050
Provider Business Mailing Address Details
Address
203 Lothrop St
City
State
Zip
15213-2548
Phone Number
412-647-0943
Fax Number
412-647-4050
Provider's Taxonomy Details 1
Type
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Classification
Optometrist
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
()
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.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 2
Type
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Classification
Optometrist
Speciality
Corneal and Contact Management
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 3
Type
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Classification
Optometrist
Speciality
Low Vision Rehabilitation
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
Optometrists who specialize in low-vision care having training to assess visual function, prescribe low-vision devices, develop treatment plans, and recommend other vision rehabilitation services.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 4
Type
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Classification
Optometrist
Speciality
Sports Vision
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
An optometrist who offers services designed to care for unique vision care needs of athletes, which may include one of more of the following services: corrective vision care unique to a specific sporting environment; protective eyewear for the prevention of sports-related injuries; vision enhancement - which may include vision therapy and techniques to improve visual skills specific to the athlete's sport.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 5
Type
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Classification
Optometrist
Speciality
Vision Therapy
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
Optometrists who specialize in vision therapy as a treatment process used to improve vision function. It includes a broad range of developmental and rehabilitative treatment programs individually prescribed to remediate specific sensory, motor and/or visual perceptual dysfunctions.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 6
Type
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Classification
Optometrist
Speciality
Occupational Vision
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
Optometrists who work in Occupational Vision, the branch of environmental optometry, consider all aspects of the relationship between work and vision, visual performances, eye safety, and health.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 7
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Ophthalmology
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 8
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Ophthalmology
Speciality
Glaucoma Specialist
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma and other disorders related to increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty involves the medical and surgical treatment of these conditions.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 9
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Ophthalmology
Speciality
Retina Specialist
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 10
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Ophthalmology
Speciality
Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of intraocular inflammation, scleritis, keratitis and infectious disorders affecting the eye and inflammatory disorders of the adnexa and/or orbit.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 11
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Ophthalmology
Speciality
Neuro-ophthalmology
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
A neuro-ophthalmologist is a subspecialist of ophthalmology. This physician evaluates, treats, and studies disorders of the eye, orbit and nervous system having to do with interactions of the visual motor and visual sensory systems with the central nervous system. Neuro-ophthalmologists manage patients with complex and severe neuro-ophthalmological disorders.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 12
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Ophthalmology
Speciality
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management. The subspecialty includes the medical and surgical management of eye disorders found in children. Some of the more common disorders include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive error, cataract and glaucoma. These disorders may be related to neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or aging changes in the extraocular muscles requiring medical, optical and surgical management.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 13
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Ophthalmology
Speciality
Cornea and External Diseases Specialist
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 14
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Ophthalmology
Speciality
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
A physician who specializes in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery. This subspecialty combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery, and includes aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose and treat conditions involving the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems and surrounding and supporting structures of the face and neck.
Provider's Taxonomy Details 15
Type
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Occupational Therapist
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
License No.
()
Definition
An occupational therapist is a person who has graduated from an entry-level occupational therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or predecessor organizations, or approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), or an equivalent international occupational therapy education program; has successfully completed a period of supervised fieldwork experience required by the occupational therapy program; has passed a nationally recognized entry-level examination for occupational therapists, and fulfills state requirements for licensure, certification, or registration. An occupational therapist provides interventions based on evaluation and which emphasize the therapeutic use of everyday life activities (i.e., occupations) with individuals or groups for the purpose of facilitating participation in roles and situations and in home, school, workplace, community and other settings. Occupational therapy services are provided for the purpose of promoting health and wellness and are provided to those who have or are at risk for developing an illness, injury, disease, disorder, condition, impairment, disability, activity limitation, or participation restriction. Occupational therapists address the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory, and other aspects of occupational performance in a variety of contexts to support engagement in everyday life activities that affect health, well-being, and quality of life.
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