Find an eye doctor and check the record before you book
Optometry and ophthalmology practices registered in the federal NPI registry (NPPES), matched to CMS's Doctors & Clinicians file for Medicare group enrollment, group size and Medicare assignment. Compare up to 3 side by side, then check licenses yourself.
- NPI active status from the official record, with the date we checked
- NPI
- NPI status
- Provider type
- NPI first issued
- Address and phone from the public record
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Where the most eye care practices are listed.
How it works
Compiled from NPPES NPI Registry (CMS), CMS Doctors and Clinicians (Provider Data Catalog), American Board of Ophthalmology, FTC Eyeglass Rule (16 CFR part 456).
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Every eye care practice in the public record for your city — not just the ones that paid to be listed.
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NPI active status, key facts and the date we last refreshed the data, on every profile.
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Plain-English answers, with links to the official sources.
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What we will never do — for the people searching and for the businesses listed.
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Common questions
What is the difference between an optometrist and an ophthalmologist?
Optometrists hold a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree; they examine eyes, prescribe glasses and contact lenses, and treat some eye conditions, within limits that vary by state. Ophthalmologists are physicians (MD or DO) who treat eye disease and perform eye surgery, including cataract surgery and LASIK. Each listing shows which specialty the practice registered.
Can I get a copy of my glasses or contact lens prescription?
Yes. Under the FTC's Eyeglass Rule (16 CFR 456.2), the optometrist or ophthalmologist must give you a copy of your glasses prescription right after a refractive eye exam, whether or not you ask, and may not require you to buy glasses from them or charge an extra fee for it. They may hold it until you have paid for the exam, if they would require payment anyway. The Contact Lens Rule (16 CFR 315.3) gives you a copy of your contact lens prescription once the fitting is complete.
Does Medicare cover eye exams?
Original Medicare does not cover routine eye exams (refractions) for glasses or contact lenses. Medicare.gov lists covered eye care such as eye exams for people with diabetes, glaucoma tests for people at high risk, macular degeneration tests and treatment, and cataract surgery. Some Medicare Advantage plans add vision benefits.
What does "accepts Medicare assignment" mean?
Per CMS's Doctors & Clinicians file, the group accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services. You still pay your usual deductible and coinsurance. Confirm with the office, and if you have a Medicare Advantage plan, check that the practice is in its network.
Why are individual eye doctors not listed?
There are almost 100,000 individual optometrists and ophthalmologists in the registry, so we list practices (organization NPIs), which is where you book. Ask the practice which clinician you will see and check that clinician's license.
Do you take fees for referrals?
No. Practices can buy a flat-fee featured listing, labelled as such. We never charge per referral, patient or appointment.