Optometrist
97,444 active NPIs list Optometrist or one of its sub-specialties as their primary specialty.
Definition
NUCC provider taxonomyDoctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
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- Alabama1,478
- Alaska301
- American Samoa1
- Arizona2,005
- Arkansas909
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- Colorado2,141
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- Delaware236
- District of Columbia155
- Florida6,082
- Georgia2,426
- Guam18
- Hawaii532
- Idaho609
- Illinois4,140
- Indiana2,487
- Iowa1,122
- Kansas1,192
- Kentucky1,258
- Louisiana809
- Maine441
- Maryland1,596
- Massachusetts2,163
- Michigan3,184
- Minnesota1,681
- Mississippi719
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- Montana383
- Nebraska753
- Nevada944
- New Hampshire425
- New Jersey2,468
- New Mexico482
- New York5,442
- North Carolina2,487
- North Dakota355
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- Oklahoma1,440
- Oregon1,333
- Pennsylvania3,924
- Puerto Rico787
- Rhode Island388
- South Carolina1,286
- South Dakota370
- Tennessee1,964
- Texas8,061
- U.S. Virgin Islands20
- Utah768
- Vermont195
- Virginia2,288
- Washington2,371
- West Virginia466
- Wisconsin1,660
- Wyoming242