How many Optometrist providers are in the US?

95,435 Optometrist providers have their primary specialty listed as Optometrist in the NPPES National Provider Identifier registry. This includes both active and deactivated NPI records. The states with the most Optometrist providers are California (11,427), Texas (7,845), Florida (5,899).

What does a Optometrist do?

A Optometrist is a licensed healthcare provider whose primary specialty is classified under the Optometrist taxonomy code (152W00000X) in the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee. NPI numbers are assigned by CMS and required for all U.S. healthcare billing.

Where does this Optometrist provider data come from?

All data comes from the NPPES (National Plan and Provider Enumeration System) public data files published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Every licensed U.S. healthcare provider must register an NPI number with CMS. For real-time NPI lookup, use the official registry at nppes.cms.hhs.gov.

Optometrist Providers

Q: How do I find a Optometrist provider near me?

Use the state filter on this page to narrow Optometrist providers by state. You can also search by provider name. Each provider listing links to a full profile with their practice address, NPI number, and credentials. For appointment scheduling, contact the provider's office directly — DoctorDataHub displays registry data only and does not support appointment booking.

The NPPES registry lists 95,435 Optometrist providers across the United States — including both individual practitioners and organizations with Optometrist as their primary specialty. The highest concentrations are in California, Texas, Florida . Use the filters below to narrow by state or search by name.

Data sourced from the NPPES public data files published by CMS. Taxonomy code: 152W00000X.

Sole Proprietor Active Only

Name	Credential	City, State	NPI
WEST TEXAS EYE PA Primary: Ophthalmology	—	LUBBOCK, TX	1184733586
WEST VIRGINIA EYE CONSULTANTS, LLC Primary: Ophthalmology	—	CHARLESTON, WV	1801171517
WESTBOROUGH EYECARE LLC Primary: Occupational Vision Optometrist	—	WESTBOROUGH, MA	1720286008
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Primary: Multi-Specialty Clinic	—	KALAMAZOO, MI	1538340567
WESTERN NEW YORK FAMILY EYECARE LLC Primary: Optician, Dispensing	—	DEPEW, NY	1134697089
WESTERN RESERVE EYE ASSOCIATES, INC. Primary: Specialist	—	STREETSBORO, OH	1821000753
WESTFALL VISION, LLC Primary: Ophthalmology	—	GLENS FALLS, NY	1083303903
WESTTOWN OPTICAL INC Primary: Optician, Dispensing	—	ITHACA, NY	1740457803
WHITESTAR PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Primary: Ophthalmology	—	WESTLAKE, OH	1215997804
WHITESTAR PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Primary: Ophthalmology	—	LORAIN, OH	1639390974
WHITEWATER EYE CENTERS LLC Primary: Ophthalmology	—	BATESVILLE, IN	1174154967
WHITEWATER EYE CENTERS LLC Primary: Ophthalmology	—	GREENSBURG, IN	1043813173
WHITEWATER EYE CENTERS LLC Primary: Ophthalmology	—	GREENFIELD, IN	1750019279
WHITEWATER EYE CENTERS LLC Primary: Ophthalmology	—	WINCHESTER, IN	1306079322
WHITEWATER EYE CENTERS LLC Primary: Ophthalmology	—	GREENVILLE, OH	1548493562
WHITEWATER EYE CENTERS LLC Primary: Ophthalmology	—	CONNERSVILLE, IN	1215160304
WHITEWATER EYE CENTERS LLC Primary: Ophthalmology	—	RICHMOND, IN	1962635052
WHITEWATER EYE CENTERS, LLC Primary: Ophthalmology	—	OXFORD, OH	1245522275
WHITSETT VISION GROUP PLLC Primary: Ophthalmology	—	HOUSTON, TX	1750597423
WHITSON VISION PC Primary: Ophthalmology	—	MOORESVILLE, IN	1457377905
WHITSON VISION, PC Primary: Ophthalmology	—	INDIANAPOLIS, IN	1396780599
WHITSON VISION, PC Primary: Ophthalmology	—	AVON, IN	1568493005
WILE EYES INC Primary: Optician, Dispensing	—	CHEYENNE, WY	1053495457
WILLCOCKSON EYE ASSOCIATES, P.C. Primary: Ophthalmology	—	YANKTON, SD	1992802920
WILLIAM D. MOSIER, M.D. Primary: Ophthalmology	—	FULLERTON, CA	1679818264
WILLIAM E HOLCOMB MD & ASSOCIATES, INC. Primary: Ophthalmology	—	CULLMAN, AL	1831264407
WILLIAM E LEADINGHAM, OD, PSC Primary: Vision Therapy Optometrist	—	ASHLAND, KY	1396856001
WILLIAM E. SHAW, JR., MD LLC. Primary: Ophthalmology	—	COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA	1760567051
WILLIAM G. RYAN, O.D., LTD. Primary: Eyewear Supplier	—	TAPPAHANNOCK, VA	1427232933
WILLIAM R BEYER JR, OD Primary: Eyewear Supplier	—	MERCERVILLE, NJ	1871763755
WILLIAM W WAGNON MD PA Primary: Ophthalmology	—	LUFKIN, TX	1619192192
WILLIAMS, MOATES & MOATES Primary: Ophthalmology	—	MONTEZUMA, GA	1093934804
WILLIAMS, MOATES & MOATES Primary: Ophthalmology	—	LEESBURG, GA	1235359720
WILLIAMSON EYE CENTER Primary: Ophthalmology	—	GONZALES, LA	1699812909
WILLIAMSON EYE CENTER Primary: Ophthalmology	—	DENHAM SPRINGS, LA	1841295813
WILLIAMSON EYE CENTER Primary: Ophthalmology	—	ZACHARY, LA	1972509156
WILLIAMSON EYE CENTER Primary: Ophthalmology	—	BATON ROUGE, LA	1841295888
WILLIAMSON EYE CENTER Primary: Ophthalmology	—	BATON ROUGE, LA	1518287788
WILLIAMSON EYE CENTER Primary: Ophthalmology	—	BATON ROUGE, LA	1790004398
WILLIAMSON EYE CENTER Primary: Ophthalmology	—	LUTCHER, LA	1033858501
WILLIAMSON EYE CENTER Primary: Ophthalmology	—	SAINT FRANCISVILLE, LA	1487495131
WILLIE Y W CHEN MD PC INC Primary: Ophthalmology	—	NORCROSS, GA	1073753976
WILLS EYE OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC, INC Primary: Ophthalmology	—	PHILADELPHIA, PA	1184624009
WILSHIRE MULTI-SPECIALTY CLINIC Primary: General Practice	—	LOS ANGELES, CA	1487987905
WINDHAM EYE GROUP P.C. Primary: Ophthalmology	—	WILLIMANTIC, CT	1801818802
WISCONSIN EYE CONSULTANTS S. C. Primary: Ophthalmology	—	MENASHA, WI	1366203259
WISCONSIN OPTOMETRIC EYE DOCTOR, INC. Primary: Corneal & Contact Management Optometrist	—	WAUTOMA, WI	1437768876
WITT EYE CENTERS PA Primary: Ophthalmology	—	MANHATTAN, KS	1891059242
WOLF EYE CENTER, INC. Primary: Ophthalmology	—	WASILLA, AK	1063740363
WOODLANDS LASER CENTER LLP Primary: Ophthalmology	—	THE WOODLANDS, TX	1538182472

Optometrist Providers by State

APO/FPO Americas 7 APO/FPO Europe, Middle East & Africa 51 APO/FPO Pacific 40 Alabama 1,458 Alaska 297 American Samoa 1 Arizona 1,954 Arkansas 894 California 11,427 Colorado 2,086 Connecticut 1,063 Delaware 233 Florida 5,899 Georgia 2,372 Guam 19 Hawaii 520 Idaho 597 Illinois 4,070 Indiana 2,430 Iowa 1,107 Kansas 1,173 Kentucky 1,238 Louisiana 790 Maine 431 Maryland 1,556 Massachusetts 2,121 Michigan 3,109 Minnesota 1,641 Mississippi 714 Missouri 1,804 Montana 371 Nebraska 744 Nevada 934 New Hampshire 419 New Jersey 2,412 New Mexico 478 New York 5,329 North Carolina 2,448 North Dakota 351 Northern Mariana Islands 3 Ohio 3,681 Oklahoma 1,405 Oregon 1,297 Pennsylvania 3,864 Puerto Rico 780 Rhode Island 379 South Carolina 1,257 South Dakota 364 Tennessee 1,934 Texas 7,845 U.S. Virgin Islands 19 Utah 760 Vermont 194 Virginia 2,251 Washington 2,350 Washington D.C. 154 West Virginia 453 Wisconsin 1,616 Wyoming 241

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Optometrist providers are in the United States?

95,435 providers list Optometrist as their primary specialty in the NPPES registry. This count reflects all registered NPI records with the Optometrist taxonomy code (152W00000X), including both active and deactivated records. The largest concentrations are in California (11,427), Texas (7,845), Florida (5,899).

What is the NUCC taxonomy code for Optometrist?

The NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Optometrist is 152W00000X. NUCC taxonomy codes are maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee and are used on CMS 1500 claim forms and in the NPPES registry to classify provider types and specialties.

How do I find a Optometrist provider near me?

Use the state dropdown above to narrow Optometrist providers to your state. You can also search by name. Each result links to a full provider profile with their practice address, NPI number, and credentials. For appointments, contact the provider's office directly — DoctorDataHub displays registry data only and does not support booking.

What credentials do Optometrist providers typically hold?

Credentials vary by Optometrist provider type. Individual practitioners commonly hold degrees such as MD (Doctor of Medicine), DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine), NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician Assistant), or specialty-specific certifications. Each provider's credential is listed in the results table above.

Where does this provider data come from?

DoctorDataHub publishes data from the NPPES public data files released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Every licensed U.S. healthcare provider is required to obtain an NPI number. For real-time lookup and the most current information, use the official registry at nppes.cms.hhs.gov.