Optometrist
There are 95647 active optometrist providers in the United States, distributed across 77 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
By state
Top metros
- HOUSTON, TX 1154 providers
- NEW YORK, NY 921 providers
- CHICAGO, IL 831 providers
- BROOKLYN, NY 687 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 529 providers
- LOS ANGELES, CA 485 providers
- SAN DIEGO, CA 458 providers
- LAS VEGAS, NV 427 providers
- MIAMI, FL 408 providers
- PHILADELPHIA, PA 397 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 396 providers
- SAN FRANCISCO, CA 352 providers
- PHOENIX, AZ 351 providers
- COLUMBUS, OH 333 providers
- DALLAS, TX 332 providers
- INDIANAPOLIS, IN 325 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 291 providers
- SAN JOSE, CA 290 providers
- PORTLAND, OR 283 providers
- SAINT LOUIS, MO 278 providers
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?
Praxis MD refreshes the monthly NPPES bulk file and applies weekly delta updates. Each page shows its 'Updated' date.