| Average Jobs Employed | 4 | |
| Average Loan Given | $31,538 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 31266 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $986,080,975 |
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.
| Average Jobs Employed | 7 | |
| Average Loan Given | $74,482 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 16785 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $1,250,172,320 |
This industry comprises establishments of independent mental health practitioners (except physicians) primarily engaged in (1) the diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and/or (2) the diagnosis and treatment of individual or group social dysfunction brought about by such causes as mental illness, alcohol and substance abuse, physical and emotional trauma, or stress. These practitioners 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.
| Average Jobs Employed | 4 | |
| Average Loan Given | $42,746 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 19828 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $847,562,029 |
| Average Jobs Employed | 8 | |
| Average Loan Given | $79,587 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 21136 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $1,682,147,868 |
| Average Jobs Employed | 5 | |
| Average Loan Given | $56,833 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 4467 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $253,871,359 |
This industry comprises establishments of independent health practitioners (except physicians; dentists; chiropractors; optometrists; mental health specialists; physical, occupational, and speech therapists; audiologists; and podiatrists). These practitioners 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.
Illustrative Examples:
Acupuncturists' (except MDs or DOs) offices
Hypnotherapists' offices
Dental hygienists' offices
Inhalation or respiratory therapists' offices
Denturists' offices
Midwives' offices
Dietitians' offices
Naturopaths' offices
Homeopaths' offices
Registered or licensed practical nurses' offices
| Average Jobs Employed | 5 | |
| Average Loan Given | $52,032 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 30901 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $1,607,836,526 |
The independent practice of dentistry are classified in Industry 621210, Offices of Dentists;
The independent practice of optometry are classified in Industry 621320, Offices of Optometrists;
The independent practice of podiatry are classified in U.S. Industry 621391, Offices of Podiatrists.