Ophthalmology
There are 33,138 active ophthalmology providers in the United States, distributed across 70 states. An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgicall The directory pages currently published below cover 3 states.
By state
Top metros
- HOUSTON, TX 341 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 206 providers
- DALLAS, TX 200 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 169 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 145 providers
- FORT WORTH, TX 69 providers
- LUBBOCK, TX 58 providers
- AUGUSTA, GA 51 providers
- EL PASO, TX 49 providers
- PLANO, TX 49 providers
- MARIETTA, GA 40 providers
- SAVANNAH, GA 39 providers
- BOISE, ID 36 providers
- TYLER, TX 36 providers
- BELLAIRE, TX 35 providers
- TEMPLE, TX 34 providers
- CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 34 providers
- ARLINGTON, TX 32 providers
- DECATUR, GA 29 providers
- COLUMBUS, GA 28 providers
Related taxonomy codes
- Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) 1,964 active providers 207WX0107X
- Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Ophthalmology) 602 active providers 207WX0200X
- Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) 538 active providers 207WX0009X
- Cornea and External Diseases Specialist (Ophthalmology) 406 active providers 207WX0120X
- Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist (Ophthalmology) 389 active providers 207WX0110X
- Neuro-ophthalmology (Ophthalmology) 202 active providers 207WX0109X
- Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease (Ophthalmology) 55 active providers 207WX0108X
- Family Medicine 210,951 active providers 207Q00000X
- Internal Medicine 193,133 active providers 207R00000X
- Pediatrics 87,864 active providers 208000000X
- Emergency Medicine 80,796 active providers 207P00000X
- Psychiatry (Psychiatry & Neurology) 73,561 active providers 2084P0800X
About ophthalmology
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Frequently asked
What does a ophthalmology provider do?
Ophthalmology 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 ophthalmology 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.