152WS0006X Taxonomy Code

Sports Vision : 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.

Sports Vision 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

An optometrist who offers services designed to care for unique vision care needs of athletes, which may include one of more of the following services: corrective vision care unique to a specific sporting environment; protective eyewear for the prevention of sports-related injuries; vision enhancement - which may include vision therapy and techniques to improve visual skills specific to the athlete's sport.

Additional Information

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

Detailed Information

Field Name	Field Value
Taxonomy Code	152WS0006X
	Taxonomy code in WPC notation
Status	Active
	Status of the code - can be active or inactive
Short Name	Sports Vision
	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	Sports Vision Optometrist
	Full taxonomy title
Description	An optometrist who offers services designed to care for unique vision care needs of athletes, which may include one of more of the following services: corrective vision care unique to a specific sporting environment; protective eyewear for the prevention of sports-related injuries; vision enhancement - which may include vision therapy and techniques to improve visual skills specific to the athlete's sport.
	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