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Dr. James Ira Sowders, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1174546741

Dr. James Ira Sowders, OD is an Optometry in Bedford, Indiana. Graduated from Indiana University - School of Optometry in 1983, 43 years ago. Practices with Rope Optometry LLC, a 2-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Indiana.

Years since qualifying
43
Trained at
Indiana University - School of Optometry
Licensed in
IN
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

1615 O St
Bedford, IN 47421-4116
Phone: (812) 275-6155
Fax: (812) 278-9405
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 18002066A (IN)

Record details

NPI number1174546741
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJuly 25, 2006
Last updated in NPPESNovember 26, 2008

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolINDIANA UNIVERSITY - SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1983 (43 years in practice)
Group practice Rope Optometry Llc — 2 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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