Optician

Opticians help fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, following prescriptions from Ophthalmologists and Optometrists. They also help customers decide which eyeglass frame or contact lenses to buy.

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, version 25.1 · Classification: Technician/Technologist · Specialization: Optician · Section: Individual

Providers
596
States
15
Cities
173

Opticians in PR · showing 61–80 of 322

Opticians by state

Top cities

San Juan, PRPonce, PRWorcester, MACarolina, PRMayaguez, PRCaguas, PRLancaster, MABayamon, PRArecibo, PRIsabela, PRCayey, PRFajardo, PRHatillo, PRGuaynabo, PRCanovanas, PRSpringfield, MA
Contact Lens Fitter156FC0801XContact Lens Technician/Technologist156FC0800XOcularist156FX1700XOphthalmic Assistant156FX1101XOphthalmic Technician/Technologist156FX1100XOptometric Assistant Technician156FX1201XOptometric Technician156FX1202XOrthoptist156FX1900X

About taxonomy 156FX1800X

What does taxonomy code 156FX1800X mean?

156FX1800X is the NUCC taxonomy code for Optician. The prefix 15 denotes the Eye and Vision Services Providers grouping, 6F the Technician/Technologist classification, and X1800 identifies the Optician specialization.

How many Optician providers have an NPI?

NPIFinder currently indexes 596 providers who list 156FX1800X on their NPI record, 509 of them as their primary taxonomy. Puerto Rico, Massachusetts, Connecticut have the most.

Is a taxonomy code the same as board certification?

No. Taxonomy codes are self-reported when a provider applies for an NPI and are not verified by a licensing or certifying board. Check the state license number on the provider profile for licensing status.

How do I find a Optician near me?

Use the state filter on this page, pick one of the top cities, or search the registry with your city or ZIP code in the location box above.