Provider category
Eye and Vision Services Providers Taxonomy Codes
The 17 NUCC taxonomy codes in the Eye and Vision Services Providers category. Each code links to the providers who list it on their NPI record, with definitions from the NUCC code set.
- Taxonomies
- 17
- Providers
- 69
Optometrist
152W00000X59 providersDoctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases,…Optician156FX1800X4 providersOpticians help fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, following prescriptions from Ophthalmologists and Optometrists. They also help customers de…Vision Therapy Optometrist152WV0400X2 providersOptometrists who specialize in vision therapy as a treatment process used to improve vision function. It includes a broad range of development…Contact Lens Fitter156FC0801X1 providersAn optician or other ancillary support staff person who, where authorized by state law and trained or certified to do so, may fit or dispense …Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist152WC0802X1 providersThe professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's…Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist156FX1100X1 providersAn ophthalmic technician/technologist assists ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions, including administering eye exams,…Technician/Technologist156F00000X1 providersA broad category grouping different kinds of technologists and technicians. See individual definitions.Contact Lens Technician/Technologist156FC0800X0 providersAn optician or other ancillary support staff person who, where authorized by state law and trained or certified to do so, may fit or dispense …Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist152WL0500X0 providersOptometrists who specialize in low-vision care having training to assess visual function, prescribe low-vision devices, develop treatment plan…Occupational Vision Optometrist152WX0102X0 providersOptometrists who work in Occupational Vision, the branch of environmental optometry, consider all aspects of the relationship between work and…Ocularist156FX1700X0 providersAn ocularist is a thoroughly trained professional skilled in the art of fitting, painting, and fabricating custom ocular prostheses. In additi…Ophthalmic Assistant156FX1101X0 providersAn ophthalmic assistant assists ophthalmologists by performing duties including, but not limited to, patient charting, patient education, and …Optometric Assistant Technician156FX1201X0 providersAn optometric assistant assists optometrists by performing duties, including but not limited to, customer service, basic eye testing, and pati…Optometric Technician156FX1202X0 providersAn optometric technician assists optometrists by performing duties, including but not limited to, basic eye testing, diagnostic tests, and ass…Orthoptist156FX1900X0 providersAn orthoptist is an allied health professional skilled in evaluation and treatment of children and adults with eye movement difficulties. Thei…Pediatric Optometrist152WP0200X0 providersOptometrists who work in Pediatrics are concerned with the prevention, development, diagnosis, and treatment of visual problems in children.Sports Vision Optometrist152WS0006X0 providersAn optometrist who offers services designed to care for unique vision care needs of athletes, which may include one of more of the following s…