152WL0500X Taxonomy Code

Low Vision Rehabilitation : Eye and Vision Services Providers

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the Provider or Organization’s type, classification, and the area of specialization. The taxonomy code set consists of two parts: Individuals & Groups of Individuals and Non-Individuals.

Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist

Level III Area of Specialization

A more specialized area of the Classification in which a provider chooses to practice or make services available. For example, the Area of Specialization for provider type Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians is based upon the Subspecialty Certificates as issued by the appropriate national boards.

Description

Optometrists who specialize in low-vision care having training to assess visual function, prescribe low-vision devices, develop treatment plans, and recommend other vision rehabilitation services.

Additional Information

Source: American Optometric Association [1/1/2009: added definition, added source]

Detailed Information

Field Name	Field Value
Taxonomy Code	152WL0500X
	Taxonomy code in WPC notation
Status	Active
	Status of the code - can be active or inactive
Short Name	Low Vision Rehabilitation
	Short name for the specialty (taxonomy)
Level	Level III Area of Specialization
	All taxonomy codes are organized in the hierarty from Level I, which is the higher level down to lower levels with bigger roman number
Full Name	Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist
	Full taxonomy title
Description	Optometrists who specialize in low-vision care having training to assess visual function, prescribe low-vision devices, develop treatment plans, and recommend other vision rehabilitation services.
	Description of taxonomy, which may specify the proper use of the code
Additional Information	Source: American Optometric Association [1/1/2009: added definition, added source]
	Additional information that is not a part of description, but useful in context of the taxononmy
Level I, Provider Grouping	Eye and Vision Services Providers
	A major grouping of service(s) or occupation(s) of health care providers.
Level II, Classification	Optometrist
	A more specific service or occupation related to the Provider Grouping