How EyeDoctorProof Works
Our Principle
Most people never verify their eye doctor — optometrist or ophthalmologist. We meet that with government data instead of star ratings: verify the license, check for discipline, see real experience — and read honest, evidence-based education. We don't rank, and we don't sell leads.
Data Sources
NPPES (National Plan and Provider Enumeration System)
Published by CMS. Contains every provider with an NPI: name, credentials, taxonomy, practice address, enumeration date. Updated monthly.
Source: download.cms.gov/nppes
State Licensing Boards
Optometrists are licensed by state optometry boards; ophthalmologists, as physicians, by state medical boards. Each maintains license status and public disciplinary actions. We link every profile directly to the correct board so you always see the most current, authoritative record.
What We Verify
- NPI Active: The optometrist has a valid National Provider Identifier
- License Active: Verify current status with the state board (we link you there)
- No Disciplinary Actions: Check the board's public record
- Credentials Verified: OD (optometrist) or MD/DO (ophthalmologist) credential confirmed
- Established Practice: More than 3 years practicing
What We Don't Do
- We don't rank eye doctors by "quality" — there's no objective free data for that
- We don't accept payment for better placement or verification badges
- We don't republish disciplinary records — we link to the authoritative board instead
- We don't provide medical advice
Contact
Questions or feedback? Reach us at support@weblabra.com.