| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| PROVIDER TYPE | Eye and Vision Services Providers |
| CLASSIFICATION | Technician/Technologist |
| DEFINITION | An ocularist is a thoroughly trained professional skilled in the art of fitting, painting, and fabricating custom ocular prostheses. In addition to creating custom ocular prostheses, and providing long-term care through periodic examinations, an ocularist provides the patient with complete instructions on the care and maintenance of their prosthesis. |
| AREA OF SPECIALIZATION | Ocularist |
| STATUS | Active |
| VA CODE | V060300 |
| X12 CODE | 156FX1700X |
| INDIVIDUAL/NON | INDIVIDUAL |
| MASTER ENTRY FOR VUID | YES |
| VUID | 5252639 |
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