Taxonomy code

156FX1900X: Orthoptist

156FX1900X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Technician/Technologist, Orthoptist, in the Eye and Vision Services Providers group.

Code details

Code: 156FX1900X
Grouping: Eye and Vision Services Providers
Classification: Technician/Technologist
Specialization: Orthoptist
Display name: Orthoptist
Used by: Individuals (NPI-1)

NUCC definition

An orthoptist is an allied health professional skilled in evaluation and treatment of children and adults with eye movement difficulties. Their specialty is strabismus, amblyopia, and double vision.

Providers listing Orthoptist

20/20 Optical Boutique INC.Technician/Technologist, Orthoptist · Brooklyn, NYNPI 1013248442
Monica Acosta, L.D.O.Technician/Technologist, Optician · Fort Myers, FLNPI 1336493436
Asheville Eye Associates PLLCOphthalmology · Asheville, NCNPI 1295799823
Clara Theresa BerrymanTechnician/Technologist, Orthoptist · Tampa, FLNPI 1497114680
Raya Burstein, OTCounselor, Mental Health · Flushing, NYNPI 1003128661
Miracle Marie CardellCase Manager/Care Coordinator · Toledo, OHNPI 1508644220
Burma Garner Cardwell, orthotistTechnician/Technologist, Orthoptist · Pinehurst, NCNPI 1194493205
Hanna Chang, C.O.Technician/Technologist, Orthoptist · Falls Church, VANPI 1619411071
Christy ChaseTechnician/Technologist, Orthoptist · Gladstone, MONPI 1518641307
Jason ColemanHome Health · Killeen, TXNPI 1083313399

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156F00000X Technician/Technologist
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156FX1100X Ophthalmic
156FX1101X Ophthalmic Assistant
156FX1800X Optician
156FX1201X Optometric Assistant
156FX1202X Optometric Technician

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