Taxonomy code
156FX1700X: Ocularist
156FX1700X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Technician/Technologist, Ocularist, in the Eye and Vision Services Providers group.
Code details
- Code
- 156FX1700X
- Grouping
- Eye and Vision Services Providers
- Classification
- Technician/Technologist
- Specialization
- Ocularist
- Display name
- Ocularist
- Used by
- Individuals (NPI-1)
NUCC definition
An ocularist is a thoroughly trained professional skilled in the art of fitting, painting, and fabricating custom ocular prostheses. In addition to creating custom ocular prostheses, and providing long-term care through periodic examinations, an ocularist provides the patient with complete instructions on the care and maintenance of their prosthesis.
Providers listing Ocularist
- Richard Charles Abda, OCULARISTNPI 1649433475
- Abq Ocular, LLCNPI 1407784630
- Accuvision Center, INCNPI 1639395635
- Daniel T. AcostaNPI 1144304544
- Monica Acosta, L.D.O.NPI 1336493436
- Patrick AdkinsNPI 1184783227
- Advanced Artificial EyesNPI 1053775502
- Advanced Eye Prosthetics LLCNPI 1255008868
- Armon S Alcocer Akhlaghi, B.C.O.NPI 1073460465
- Antonio Louis Alcorta I, BCONPI 1023500485
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