156FC0801X — Contact Lens Fitter
156FC0801X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Contact Lens Fitter, a specialization within Technician/Technologist (individual providers). 60 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 156FC0801X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Contact Lens Fitter |
| Grouping | Eye and Vision Services Providers |
| Classification | Technician/Technologist |
| Specialization | Contact Lens Fitter |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Technician/Technologist provider directory |
Definition
An optician or other ancillary support staff person who, where authorized by state law and trained or certified to do so, may fit or dispense contact lenses to a patient based on the prescription of an optometrist or medical physician.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Related taxonomy codes
- 156F00000X — Technician/Technologist
- 156FC0800X — Contact Lens Technician/Technologist (Technician/Technologist)
- 156FX1700X — Ocularist (Technician/Technologist)
- 156FX1100X — Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist (Technician/Technologist)
- 156FX1101X — Ophthalmic Assistant (Technician/Technologist)
- 156FX1800X — Optician (Technician/Technologist)
- 156FX1201X — Optometric Assistant Technician (Technician/Technologist)
- 156FX1202X — Optometric Technician (Technician/Technologist)
Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 156FC0801X mean?
156FC0801X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Contact Lens Fitter, a specialization of Technician/Technologist 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 156FC0801X?
Browse the Technician/Technologist directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.