Find an ophthalmologist near you
Ophthalmologists are medical doctors for the eyes. They treat cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease, and perform eye surgery.
Ophthalmologists18,384Medicare-enrolled nationwide
States50with at least one ophthalmologist
Most inCA3,869 in California
Per 100,000 people5.5U.S. average
Ophthalmologists by state
Darker states have more ophthalmologists for their population. Select a state to see its cities.
Ophthalmologists per 100,000 residents
Cities with the most ophthalmologists
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Questions about ophthalmologists
What does an ophthalmologist do?
Ophthalmologists are medical doctors for the eyes. They treat cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease, and perform eye surgery.
How many ophthalmologists are there in the U.S.?
18,384 ophthalmologists are enrolled in Medicare according to CMS (data imported October 2026), about 5.5 for every 100,000 people. California has the most, with 3,869.
How do I find an ophthalmologist near me?
Choose your state, then your city, to see every Medicare-enrolled ophthalmologist practicing there with their address, phone number and hospital affiliations. If you have insurance other than Original Medicare, check the doctor is in your plan's network before booking.
Related specialties
Counts are distinct clinicians whose primary Medicare specialty is ophthalmology; a clinician practicing in several cities appears in each city. Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians national file, imported October 2026; population from the U.S. Census Bureau. About the data.