Optometric Assistant Technician: NPI taxonomy code 156FX1201X
Taxonomy code 156FX1201X is Technician/Technologist: Optometric Assistant, in the Eye and Vision Services Providers group.
50 active NPIs list it as their primary specialty (<0.1% of all).
| Code | 156FX1201X |
|---|---|
| Group | Eye and Vision Services Providers |
| Classification | Technician/Technologist |
| Specialization | Optometric Assistant |
| Used for | individual providers (the code is in NUCC's Individual section) |
| Active NPIs, primary specialty | 50 (40 individuals, 10 organizations) |
What NUCC says: An optometric assistant assists optometrists by performing duties, including but not limited to, customer service, basic eye testing, and patient education. (excerpt of the NUCC 26.1 definition)
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Where they are
| State | Active NPIs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 8 | 16.0% |
| New York | 6 | 12.0% |
| Arizona | 5 | 10.0% |
| Minnesota | 4 | 8.0% |
| Illinois | 3 | 6.0% |
| California | 3 | 6.0% |
| Kansas | 2 | 4.0% |
| Texas | 2 | 4.0% |
| Washington | 2 | 4.0% |
| Oregon | 2 | 4.0% |
Top states by practice location, from the NPPES file of September 13, 2026.
Related specialties
- Optician 10,731
- Technician/Technologist 3,971
- Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist 342
- Ocularist 231
- Ophthalmic Assistant 157
- Optometric Technician 70
- Contact Lens Fitter 60
- Contact Lens Technician/Technologist 57
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.