NUCC taxonomy code

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.

60 providers · primary taxonomy

Code breakdown

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.

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 2026-07-13.