NUCC taxonomy code
156FX1100X - Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist
156FX1100X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist, a specialization within Technician/Technologist (individual providers). 338 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
338
providers · primary taxonomy
Code breakdown
Taxonomy code 156FX1100X
Display name Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist
Grouping Eye and Vision Services Providers
Classification Technician/Technologist
Specialization Ophthalmic
Section Individual
Definition
An ophthalmic technician/technologist assists ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions, including administering eye exams, administering eye medications, and instructing the patient in care and use of corrective lenses.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
Advertisement
Related taxonomy codes
156F00000X Technician/Technologist 156FC0800X Contact Lens Technician/Technologist (Technician/Technologist) 156FC0801X Contact Lens Fitter (Technician/Technologist) 156FX1700X Ocularist (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 156FX1100X mean?
156FX1100X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist, 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 156FX1100X?
Browse the Technician/Technologist directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13.