Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.
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Dr. Joseph William Sowka, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1629143938

Dr. Joseph William Sowka, OD is an Optometry in Venice, Florida. Graduated from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1989, 37 years ago. Practices with Center for Sight Pl, a 36-clinician group, works from 3 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Florida.

Years since qualifying
37
Trained at
Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Licensed in
FL
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

1360 E Venice Ave
Venice, FL 34285-9066
Phone: (941) 480-2135
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Additional practice locations (2)

  • 1800 S McCall Rd, Englewood, FL 34223-4958 — (941) 480-2135
  • 14844 Tamiami Trl, North Port, FL 34287-2701 — (941) 480-2135

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence OPC2394 (FL)

Record details

NPI number1629143938
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedNovember 21, 2006
Last updated in NPPESFebruary 24, 2022
Certification dateFebruary 24, 2022

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolPENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1989 (37 years in practice)
Group practice Center For Sight Pl — 36 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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