152WL0500X — Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist
152WL0500X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist, a specialization within Optometrist (individual providers). 387 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 152WL0500X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist |
| Grouping | Eye and Vision Services Providers |
| Classification | Optometrist |
| Specialization | Low Vision Rehabilitation |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Optometrist provider directory |
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.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Related taxonomy codes
- 152W00000X — Optometrist
- 152WC0802X — Corneal and Contact Management 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)
Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 152WL0500X mean?
152WL0500X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist, a specialization of Optometrist in the "Eye and Vision Services Providers" grouping. It classifies individual providers.
Where is the taxonomy code used?
Providers select a taxonomy code when applying for an NPI, and it appears on insurance claims (CMS-1500 box 33b / 837 electronic claims) to identify the provider's classification. Payers may require the taxonomy that matches your credential and license.
How do I find providers with taxonomy 152WL0500X?
Browse the Optometrist directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.