Opticians
5,746 listings in the directory are classified as opticians, which is 10.1% of all suppliers. 22.5% accept Medicare assignment.
What are opticians?
Opticians fit and dispense eyeglasses and contact lenses. In the supplier directory they appear mainly under prosthetic lens categories.
Which states have the most opticians?
Texas has 569, the most of any state. The table lists the top ten, with each state's share of its own supplier base.
| State | Listings of this type | Share of state suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 569 | 13.1% |
| California | 353 | 7.9% |
| Florida | 352 | 8.8% |
| Illinois | 263 | 12.6% |
| Pennsylvania | 249 | 11.6% |
| Ohio | 226 | 11.3% |
| New York | 221 | 4.6% |
| Minnesota | 200 | 17.7% |
| Georgia | 193 | 10.8% |
| Michigan | 177 | 11.1% |
What equipment do opticians list?
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses is the most common, listed by 99% of this type. The ten most common categories are:
| Equipment category | Suppliers | Share of this type |
|---|---|---|
| Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses | 5,669 | 98.7% |
| Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses | 3,950 | 68.7% |
| Surgical Dressings | 3,286 | 57.2% |
| Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Non-Mail Order) | 3,281 | 57.1% |
| Ostomy Supplies | 3,277 | 57.0% |
| Oral Antiemetic Drugs | 3,276 | 57.0% |
| Nebulizer Drugs | 3,274 | 57.0% |
| Immunosuppressive Drugs | 3,274 | 57.0% |
| Oral Anticancer Drugs | 3,274 | 57.0% |
| Enteral Nutrients | 3,273 | 57.0% |
Which cities have the most opticians?
- San Antonio, TX 49
- Houston, TX 39
- Las Vegas, NV 25
- Jacksonville, FL 21
- Indianapolis, IN 20
- Chicago, IL 18
- Phoenix, AZ 17
- El Paso, TX 17
Which opticians enrolled most recently?
- True Essence Optical, Rapid City (SD), enrolled July 7, 2026
- Lenshop, Aguas Buenas (PR), enrolled May 28, 2026
- Glamour Ophthalmic Dispensing PC, Bronx (NY), enrolled May 4, 2026
- Express Optical INC., Miami (FL), enrolled May 4, 2026
- Herman's Optical, Brownsville (TX), enrolled February 20, 2026
Which other supplier types can you compare?
- Pharmacies
- Grocery store pharmacies
- Medical supply companies
- Optometrists
- Orthotic personnel
- Prosthetic personnel
- Medical supply companies with a respiratory therapist
- Certified other suppliers
- Medical supply companies with orthotic-prosthetic staff
- Department store pharmacies
- Medical supply companies with orthotic staff
- Medical supply companies with prosthetic staff
Read how to compare them in the guide on How to Choose a Medical Equipment Supplier, and see What Is a Medical Equipment Supplier? for definitions.