Optometrist
There are 97,236 active optometrist providers in the United States, distributed across 78 states. Doctors 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, an The directory pages currently published below cover 3 states.
By state
Top metros
- HOUSTON, TX 1,166 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 542 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 405 providers
- DALLAS, TX 342 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 298 providers
- FORT WORTH, TX 249 providers
- PLANO, TX 178 providers
- KATY, TX 159 providers
- SUGAR LAND, TX 123 providers
- BOISE, ID 123 providers
- EL PASO, TX 115 providers
- MARIETTA, GA 107 providers
- FRISCO, TX 107 providers
- SPRING, TX 104 providers
- ARLINGTON, TX 103 providers
- AMARILLO, TX 86 providers
- CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 85 providers
- CYPRESS, TX 83 providers
- PEARLAND, TX 80 providers
- IRVING, TX 77 providers
Related taxonomy codes
- Corneal and Contact Management (Optometrist) 1,799 active providers 152WC0802X
- Vision Therapy (Optometrist) 650 active providers 152WV0400X
- Low Vision Rehabilitation (Optometrist) 386 active providers 152WL0500X
- Pediatrics (Optometrist) 322 active providers 152WP0200X
- Occupational Vision (Optometrist) 121 active providers 152WX0102X
- Sports Vision (Optometrist) 45 active providers 152WS0006X
- Optician (Technician/Technologist) 10,775 active providers 156FX1800X
- Technician/Technologist 3,977 active providers 156F00000X
- Ophthalmic (Technician/Technologist) 343 active providers 156FX1100X
- Ocularist (Technician/Technologist) 230 active providers 156FX1700X
- Ophthalmic Assistant (Technician/Technologist) 157 active providers 156FX1101X
- Optometric Technician (Technician/Technologist) 70 active providers 156FX1202X
About optometrist
Doctors 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.
Frequently asked
What does a optometrist provider do?
Optometrist providers are healthcare professionals classified under the NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy. Refer to the NUCC taxonomy definitions and your state licensing board for scope of practice details.
How do I verify a optometrist provider's NPI?
Every NPI on Praxis MD has a verifiable record in the official CMS NPPES registry. Open NPPES to confirm, then check the issuing state board for current license status.
How current is this data?
Each page shows the CMS NPPES source snapshot date used to build it. Use the linked CMS record when you need the latest source entry.