Ophthalmology
Healthcare providers specializing in ophthalmology
Below are providers registered under the 207W00000X taxonomy in the official NPI Registry.
📊 Healthcare Market Snapshot for Ophthalmology
Top States for Ophthalmology
US states with the highest concentration of ophthalmology providers
Top Cities for Ophthalmology
US cities with the highest concentration of ophthalmology providers
| Rank | City | State | Provider Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | NY | 660 |
| #2 | Chicago | IL | 350 |
| #3 | Los Angeles | CA | 345 |
| #4 | Boston | MA | 317 |
| #5 | Houston | TX | 289 |
| #6 | Philadelphia | PA | 269 |
| #7 | Brooklyn | NY | 264 |
| #8 | Miami | FL | 263 |
| #9 | Baltimore | MD | 248 |
| #10 | Dallas | TX | 209 |
Longest-Registered Ophthalmology Providers
Providers with the most years of registration history as ophthalmology specialists
John Chang, M.D
Lynn Mcmahan, M.D
Charles Heaton, M. D
Philip Newman, M.D
Stuart Ball, M.D
Charles Epes, MD
George Boush, M.D
Robert Feibel, MD
Jeffrey Hunter, MD
Jaime Jimenez Agosto, M.D
Recently Registered Ophthalmology Providers
Newly registered healthcare providers specializing in ophthalmology
Legacy Eye Centers Pllc
R Sangani M.d. P.c.
Allan Escapini
Sinan Ersan, MD
North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc.
Wisam Najdawi, MD
Kristin Davis
Eyephysicians & Facial Plastic Surgery, Llc
M Saifee Ophthalmology, Inc
Rima Stepanian, MD
Related Specialties in Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other healthcare specialties related to ophthalmology
About Ophthalmology Providers
An ophthalmologist is a medical physician (MD or DO) who specializes in comprehensive eye and vision care, including medical and surgical treatment of eye diseases. They perform eye exams, diagnose disorders like glaucoma and macular degeneration, write prescriptions for lenses, and perform eye surgeries like LASIK and cataract removals. Ophthalmologists complete medical school followed by a four-year residency training program in ophthalmology, and optionally fellowships in subspecialties like retina or cornea surgery, qualifying them to provide both medical and surgical eye treatments.
An ophthalmologist's NPI number is essential for submitting billing claims to both medical and vision insurance providers. Insurers require the physician's NPI on surgical and diagnostic claims to authorize payments for eye procedures. The NPI database verifies the ophthalmologist's medical credentials, active license, and taxonomy description. Patients and clinic administrators search the registry to confirm the specialist's credentials and network status, helping prevent claims rejection and ensuring correct billing.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ophthalmology
How many Ophthalmology providers are registered in the US?
There are currently 31,071 registered ophthalmology providers in the United States, according to the official CMS NPI registry database.
Which state has the most Ophthalmology providers?
California has the highest concentration of ophthalmology specialists, with 3,968 registered providers.
What is the oldest registered Ophthalmology provider?
The oldest registered ophthalmology provider in the database is John Chang, M.D, who registered on 05/23/2005 with NPI number 1073516027.
How do I find a Ophthalmology near me?
You can find ophthalmology providers near you by browsing our directory by state or city, or by using the search bar at the top of the page to filter by name and state.
What credentials do Ophthalmology providers typically have?
An ophthalmologist is a medical physician (MD or DO) who specializes in comprehensive eye and vision care, including medical and surgical treatment of eye diseases. They perform eye exams, diagnose disorders like glaucoma and macular degeneration, write prescriptions for lenses, and perform eye surgeries like LASIK and cataract removals. Ophthalmologists complete medical school followed by a four-year residency training program in ophthalmology, and optionally fellowships in subspecialties like retina or cornea surgery, qualifying them to provide both medical and surgical eye treatments.
How do I verify a Ophthalmology's NPI number?
You can verify any Ophthalmology's NPI number by searching on NPILookup using their name or NPI number. All data is sourced directly from the official CMS NPPES registry.
What is the taxonomy code for Ophthalmology?
The primary taxonomy code for Ophthalmology is 207W00000X.
Can Ophthalmology providers bill insurance?
Yes, Ophthalmology providers can bill health insurance. As licensed physicians, they must use their National Provider Identifier (NPI) number on all medical insurance claims, including private plans, Medicare, and Medicaid, to identify themselves as the rendering provider and ensure proper billing.