Ocularist Taxonomy Code: 156FX1700X
The taxonomy code for Ocularist is 156FX1700X. 232 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.
Definition
- Grouping
- Eye and Vision Services Providers
- Classification
- Technician/Technologist
- Specialization
- Ocularist
- Code
156FX1700X
An ocularist is a thoroughly trained professional skilled in the art of fitting, painting, and fabricating custom ocular prostheses. In addition to creating custom ocular prostheses, and providing long-term care through periodic examinations, an ocularist provides the patient with complete instructions on the care and maintenance of their prosthesis.
Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
Ocularist providers by state
- New York 25
- California 25
- Texas 16
- North Carolina 12
- Oklahoma 10
- Illinois 10
- Wisconsin 9
- Ohio 9
- Florida 9
- Arizona 8
- Washington 7
- Tennessee 7
- Pennsylvania 6
- Oregon 6
- Nevada 6
- New Jersey 6
- Michigan 6
- Missouri 5
- Massachusetts 5
- West Virginia 4
- Iowa 4
- Colorado 4
- Virginia 3
- Maryland 3
- Louisiana 3
- New Mexico 2
- New Hampshire 2
- Minnesota 2
- Indiana 2
- Hawaii 2
- Georgia 2
- Arkansas 2
- Alabama 2
- Utah 1
- Rhode Island 1
- Puerto Rico 1
- Nebraska 1
- Mississippi 1
- Maine 1
- Kansas 1
- Connecticut 1
Related Technician/Technologist taxonomy codes
| Code | Specialty |
|---|---|
156F00000X | Technician/Technologist |
156FC0800X | Contact Lens Technician/Technologist |
156FC0801X | Contact Lens Fitter |
156FX1100X | Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist |
156FX1101X | Ophthalmic Assistant |
156FX1201X | Optometric Assistant Technician |
156FX1202X | Optometric Technician |
156FX1800X | Optician |
156FX1900X | Orthoptist |
How taxonomy codes are used
Providers choose one or more taxonomy codes when they apply for an NPI, and mark one as primary. Payers use the taxonomy on claims and enrollment to match the provider type and specialty, so the code on the claim should match the taxonomy on the NPPES record.