Ophthalmology
There are 365 active ophthalmology providers in the United States, distributed across 44 states. An ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management. The subspecialty includes the medical and surgical management of eye disorders found in children. Some of the m
By state
Top metros
- AURORA, CO 12 providers
- NEW YORK, NY 9 providers
- NASHVILLE, TN 8 providers
- CHICAGO, IL 8 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 8 providers
- PITTSBURGH, PA 7 providers
- PHOENIX, AZ 7 providers
- PORTLAND, OR 7 providers
- WHEAT RIDGE, CO 7 providers
- LEXINGTON, KY 6 providers
- MAITLAND, FL 6 providers
- KANSAS CITY, MO 6 providers
- DAYTON, OH 5 providers
- TAMPA, FL 5 providers
- PURCHASE, NY 4 providers
- ROCHESTER, MN 4 providers
- INDIANAPOLIS, IN 4 providers
- OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 4 providers
- BOSTON, MA 4 providers
- GREENVILLE, SC 4 providers
About ophthalmology
An ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management. The subspecialty includes the medical and surgical management of eye disorders found in children. Some of the more common disorders include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive error, cataract and glaucoma. These disorders may be related to neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or aging changes in the extraocular muscles requiring medical, optical and surgical management.
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.