Ocularist: NPI taxonomy code 156FX1700X
Taxonomy code 156FX1700X is Technician/Technologist: Ocularist, in the Eye and Vision Services Providers group.
231 active NPIs list it as their primary specialty (<0.1% of all).
| Code | 156FX1700X |
|---|---|
| Group | Eye and Vision Services Providers |
| Classification | Technician/Technologist |
| Specialization | Ocularist |
| Used for | individual providers (the code is in NUCC's Individual section) |
| Active NPIs, primary specialty | 231 (143 individuals, 88 organizations) |
What NUCC says: An ocularist is a thoroughly trained professional skilled in the art of fitting, painting, and fabricating custom ocular prostheses. (excerpt of the NUCC 26.1 definition)
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Where they are
| State | Active NPIs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | 10.8% |
| New York | 25 | 10.8% |
| Texas | 16 | 6.9% |
| North Carolina | 12 | 5.2% |
| Oklahoma | 10 | 4.3% |
| Illinois | 10 | 4.3% |
| Ohio | 9 | 3.9% |
| Wisconsin | 9 | 3.9% |
| Florida | 9 | 3.9% |
| Arizona | 8 | 3.5% |
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
- 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.