Ophthalmic Assistant Taxonomy Code: 156FX1101X
The taxonomy code for Ophthalmic Assistant is 156FX1101X. 157 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.
Definition
- Grouping
- Eye and Vision Services Providers
- Classification
- Technician/Technologist
- Specialization
- Ophthalmic Assistant
- Code
156FX1101X
An ophthalmic assistant assists ophthalmologists by performing duties including, but not limited to, patient charting, patient education, and basic eye testing.
Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
Ophthalmic Assistant providers by state
- Texas 31
- Georgia 26
- California 12
- Minnesota 10
- Kansas 10
- Virginia 9
- Colorado 7
- Washington 4
- South Dakota 4
- Ohio 4
- New York 4
- Nevada 4
- Michigan 4
- Iowa 4
- Pennsylvania 3
- Idaho 3
- Arizona 3
- Missouri 2
- Florida 2
- Wisconsin 1
- Tennessee 1
- New Jersey 1
- New Hampshire 1
- Nebraska 1
- North Dakota 1
- Mississippi 1
- Massachusetts 1
- Illinois 1
- Connecticut 1
- Alaska 1
Related Technician/Technologist taxonomy codes
| Code | Specialty |
|---|---|
156F00000X | Technician/Technologist |
156FC0800X | Contact Lens Technician/Technologist |
156FC0801X | Contact Lens Fitter |
156FX1100X | Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist |
156FX1201X | Optometric Assistant Technician |
156FX1202X | Optometric Technician |
156FX1700X | Ocularist |
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.