Ophthalmology
There are 32828 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
By state
Top metros
- NEW YORK, NY 712 providers
- LOS ANGELES, CA 391 providers
- CHICAGO, IL 368 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 340 providers
- BOSTON, MA 337 providers
- PHILADELPHIA, PA 289 providers
- MIAMI, FL 270 providers
- BALTIMORE, MD 265 providers
- BROOKLYN, NY 259 providers
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 207 providers
- SAN FRANCISCO, CA 202 providers
- DALLAS, TX 202 providers
- SAN DIEGO, CA 188 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 169 providers
- SEATTLE, WA 163 providers
- PORTLAND, OR 162 providers
- PITTSBURGH, PA 151 providers
- AUSTIN, TX 146 providers
- CINCINNATI, OH 136 providers
- TUCSON, AZ 134 providers
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?
Praxis MD refreshes the monthly NPPES bulk file and applies weekly delta updates. Each page shows its 'Updated' date.