NAICS 621320 Offices of Optometrists

NAICS Code: 621320

Code Title: Offices of Optometrists

Code Sector: 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance

NAICS 621320 Offices of Optometrists Description

This industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of O.D. (Doctor of Optometry) primarily engaged in the independent practice of optometry. These practitioners examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye and associated structures as well as diagnose related systemic conditions. Offices of optometrists prescribe and/or provide eyeglasses, contact lenses, low vision aids, and vision therapy. They operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers, and may also provide the same services as opticians, such as selling and fitting prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses.


Cross References

Establishments primarily engaged in--
  • Offices of opticians primarily engaged in selling and fitting prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses are classified in Industry 446130, Optical Goods Stores;
  • Offices of physicians primarily engaged in the independent practice of ophthalmology are classified in U.S. Industry 621111, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists).

Alternate Titles

  • Doctors of optometry (ODs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
  • ODs' (doctors of optometry) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
  • Optometrists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)

NAICS 621320 Crosswalk

Crosswalk between the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities Code Revision 4.0 --

  • ISIC 8690 - Other human health activities