Taxonomy code 156FX1202X
Optometric Technician taxonomy code: 156FX1202X
Eye and Vision Services Providers
About this code
- Code
- 156FX1202X
- Grouping
- Eye and Vision Services Providers
- Classification
- Technician/Technologist
- Specialization
- Optometric Technician
- For
- Individuals (NPI-1)
- Code set
- NUCC version 26.1
Definition
An optometric technician assists optometrists by performing duties, including but not limited to, basic eye testing, diagnostic tests, and assistance with corrective lenses.
Providers choose taxonomy code 156FX1202X (Technician/Technologist, Optometric Technician) when they apply for or update their NPI. A provider can list several codes and marks one as primary; the code describes the type of care, not a license or board certification.
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Definition: National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC), Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, version 26.1, nucc.org.