Ophthalmology
There are 519 active ophthalmology providers in the United States, distributed across 48 states. An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma and other disorders related to increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty involves the medical and surgical
By state
Top metros
- NEW YORK, NY 21 providers
- PORTLAND, OR 11 providers
- AURORA, CO 11 providers
- SAINT LOUIS, MO 9 providers
- BOSTON, MA 8 providers
- COLUMBUS, OH 8 providers
- BALTIMORE, MD 8 providers
- STANFORD, CA 7 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 7 providers
- WHEATON, IL 6 providers
- PHILADELPHIA, PA 6 providers
- PHOENIX, AZ 6 providers
- CHICAGO, IL 6 providers
- SAN DIEGO, CA 6 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 5 providers
- MEDFORD, OR 5 providers
- MESA, AZ 5 providers
- LOS ANGELES, CA 5 providers
- EAST LANSING, MI 4 providers
- TUCSON, AZ 4 providers
About ophthalmology
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of glaucoma and other disorders related to increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. This specialty involves the medical and surgical treatment of these conditions.
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.