Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist: NPI taxonomy code 156FX1100X
Taxonomy code 156FX1100X is Technician/Technologist: Ophthalmic, in the Eye and Vision Services Providers group.
342 active NPIs list it as their primary specialty (<0.1% of all).
| Code | 156FX1100X |
|---|---|
| Group | Eye and Vision Services Providers |
| Classification | Technician/Technologist |
| Specialization | Ophthalmic |
| Used for | individual providers (the code is in NUCC's Individual section) |
| Active NPIs, primary specialty | 342 (174 individuals, 168 organizations) |
What NUCC says: An ophthalmic technician/technologist assists ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions, including administering eye exams, administering eye medications, and instructing the patient in care and use of corrective lenses. (excerpt of the NUCC 26.1 definition)
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Where they are
| State | Active NPIs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 62 | 18.1% |
| California | 31 | 9.1% |
| Florida | 22 | 6.4% |
| New Jersey | 19 | 5.6% |
| Georgia | 18 | 5.3% |
| Illinois | 17 | 5.0% |
| Texas | 16 | 4.7% |
| Minnesota | 15 | 4.4% |
| Colorado | 15 | 4.4% |
| Pennsylvania | 13 | 3.8% |
Top states by practice location, from the NPPES file of September 13, 2026.
Related specialties
- Optician 10,731
- Technician/Technologist 3,971
- Ocularist 231
- Ophthalmic Assistant 157
- Optometric Technician 70
- Contact Lens Fitter 60
- Contact Lens Technician/Technologist 57
- Optometric Assistant Technician 50
Specialty definitions are from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (version 26.1). Which code to use on a claim depends on your NPPES record and your payer. See taxonomy codes explained.