152W00000X — Optometrist
152W00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Optometrist (individual providers). 95,889 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 152W00000X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Optometrist |
| Grouping | Eye and Vision Services Providers |
| Classification | Optometrist |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Optometrist provider directory |
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.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
Related taxonomy codes
- 152WC0802X — Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist (Optometrist)
- 152WL0500X — Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist (Optometrist)
- 152WX0102X — Occupational Vision Optometrist (Optometrist)
- 152WP0200X — Pediatric Optometrist (Optometrist)
- 152WS0006X — Sports Vision Optometrist (Optometrist)
- 152WV0400X — Vision Therapy Optometrist (Optometrist)
- 156F00000X — Technician/Technologist
- 156FC0800X — Contact Lens Technician/Technologist (Technician/Technologist)
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.