Optometrist
There are 386 active optometrist providers in the United States, distributed across 41 states. Optometrists who specialize in low-vision care having training to assess visual function, prescribe low-vision devices, develop treatment plans, and recommend other vision rehabilitation services.
By state
Top metros
- NEW YORK, NY 11 providers
- PALO ALTO, CA 6 providers
- SAN JUAN, PR 6 providers
- PORTLAND, OR 5 providers
- WICHITA, KS 5 providers
- SAINT LOUIS, MO 5 providers
- SPRINGFIELD, MO 5 providers
- SAN FRANCISCO, CA 5 providers
- COLUMBUS, OH 4 providers
- SEATTLE, WA 4 providers
- CHICAGO, IL 4 providers
- SAN JOSE, CA 4 providers
- COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 4 providers
- BROOKLYN, NY 3 providers
- RED HOOK, NY 3 providers
- MESA, AZ 3 providers
- LINCOLN, NE 3 providers
- ARCADIA, CA 3 providers
- BOSTON, MA 3 providers
- LOS ALAMITOS, CA 3 providers
About optometrist
Optometrists who specialize in low-vision care having training to assess visual function, prescribe low-vision devices, develop treatment plans, and recommend other vision rehabilitation services.
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.